| 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 | $243.80 | 6.189% | $258.8888 | $258.89 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.43 | 5.322% | $158.4359 | $158.44 | $158.45 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.59 | 8.449% | $176.3272 | $176.33 | $176.35 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.75 | 5.499% | $144.2699 | $144.27 | $144.25 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.70 | 4.249% | $43.4718 | $43.47 | $43.45 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.75 | 11.344% | $278.0816 | $278.08 | $278.10 | $278.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.97 | 6.293% | $256.1342 | $256.13 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,225.99 | $1,315.6094 | $1,315.61 | $1,315.65 | $1,315.60 | |