| 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 | $241.50 | 6.225% | $256.5334 | $256.53 | $256.55 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.78 | 8.628% | $54.075 | $54.08 | $54.10 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.65 | 8.693% | $262.6566 | $262.66 | $262.65 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.26 | 6.284% | $128.88 | $128.88 | $128.90 | $128.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.70 | 10.770% | $181.3305 | $181.33 | $181.35 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.94 | 4.257% | $28.0868 | $28.09 | $28.10 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.95 | 12.376% | $160.6415 | $160.64 | $160.65 | $160.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $987.78 | $1,072.2038 | $1,072.21 | $1,072.30 | $1,072.20 | |