| 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 | $234.36 | 9.355% | $256.2844 | $256.28 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.74 | 6.615% | $256.665 | $256.67 | $256.65 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.94 | 11.820% | $197.8543 | $197.85 | $197.85 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.33 | 13.784% | $219.9786 | $219.98 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.68 | 12.105% | $56.8148 | $56.81 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.89 | 11.267% | $278.0451 | $278.05 | $278.05 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.93 | 3.142% | $250.5629 | $250.56 | $250.55 | $250.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,388.87 | $1,516.2051 | $1,516.20 | $1,516.20 | $1,516.30 | |