| 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 | $246.97 | 5.505% | $260.5657 | $260.57 | $260.55 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.74 | 4.674% | $84.5138 | $84.51 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.66 | 6.584% | $267.1635 | $267.16 | $267.15 | $267.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.28 | 12.717% | $250.5473 | $250.55 | $250.55 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.57 | 8.854% | $100.7661 | $100.77 | $100.75 | $100.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.28 | 12.201% | $271.8406 | $271.84 | $271.85 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.48 | 8.370% | $108.8902 | $108.89 | $108.90 | $108.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,235.98 | $1,344.2872 | $1,344.29 | $1,344.25 | $1,344.30 | |