| 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 | $245.40 | 5.733% | $259.4688 | $259.47 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.74 | 5.173% | $231.1072 | $231.11 | $231.10 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.40 | 4.260% | $101.5492 | $101.55 | $101.55 | $101.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.66 | 12.472% | $265.0515 | $265.05 | $265.05 | $265.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.99 | 9.734% | $83.3869 | $83.39 | $83.40 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.34 | 4.762% | $164.8325 | $164.83 | $164.85 | $164.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.73 | 6.251% | $40.0885 | $40.09 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,069.26 | $1,145.4846 | $1,145.49 | $1,145.50 | $1,145.50 | |