| 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 | $248.33 | 4.694% | $259.9866 | $259.99 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.39 | 8.249% | $151.9708 | $151.97 | $151.95 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.72 | 3.155% | $84.2983 | $84.30 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.25 | 10.409% | $55.4805 | $55.48 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.53 | 6.456% | $190.0559 | $190.06 | $190.05 | $190.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.91 | 11.735% | $249.0685 | $249.07 | $249.05 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.27 | 10.185% | $49.8807 | $49.88 | $49.90 | $49.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $967.40 | $1,040.7413 | $1,040.75 | $1,040.75 | $1,040.90 | |