| 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 | $242.91 | 5.734% | $256.8385 | $256.84 | $256.85 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.56 | 8.650% | $176.6214 | $176.62 | $176.60 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.31 | 9.739% | $223.1104 | $223.11 | $223.10 | $223.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.29 | 7.191% | $240.4187 | $240.42 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.62 | 12.275% | $102.8664 | $102.87 | $102.85 | $102.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.38 | 7.259% | $205.2723 | $205.27 | $205.25 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.84 | 7.726% | $137.7169 | $137.72 | $137.70 | $137.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,243.91 | $1,342.8446 | $1,342.85 | $1,342.75 | $1,342.80 | |