| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $230.58 | 13.296% | $261.2379 | $261.24 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.27 | 8.787% | $158.0349 | $158.03 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.65 | 13.359% | $41.5461 | $41.55 | $41.55 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.67 | 3.221% | $253.583 | $253.58 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.51 | 4.589% | $178.3347 | $178.33 | $178.35 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.85 | 10.730% | $31.9456 | $31.95 | $31.95 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.40 | 3.389% | $238.2083 | $238.21 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.93 | $1,162.8905 | $1,162.89 | $1,162.95 | $1,162.70 | |