| 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 | $248.50 | 3.545% | $257.3093 | $257.31 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.39 | 6.197% | $255.287 | $255.29 | $255.30 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.87 | 4.460% | $101.1904 | $101.19 | $101.20 | $101.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.61 | 10.736% | $160.1353 | $160.14 | $160.15 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.74 | 13.272% | $251.1693 | $251.17 | $251.15 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.96 | 6.321% | $189.2089 | $189.21 | $189.20 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.50 | 4.691% | $47.6344 | $47.63 | $47.65 | $47.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.57 | $1,261.9346 | $1,261.94 | $1,261.95 | $1,261.90 | |