| 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 | $236.42 | 8.286% | $256.0098 | $256.01 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.33 | 8.317% | $194.2449 | $194.24 | $194.25 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.48 | 5.453% | $151.304 | $151.30 | $151.30 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.47 | 13.789% | $280.4557 | $280.46 | $280.45 | $280.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.40 | 8.201% | $169.2264 | $169.23 | $169.25 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.27 | 8.138% | $46.7913 | $46.79 | $46.80 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.90 | 7.155% | $160.6253 | $160.63 | $160.65 | $160.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,155.27 | $1,258.6574 | $1,258.66 | $1,258.70 | $1,258.60 | |