| 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 | $243.98 | 4.700% | $255.4471 | $255.45 | $255.45 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.26 | 5.460% | $40.349 | $40.35 | $40.35 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.62 | 9.692% | $158.6366 | $158.64 | $158.65 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.46 | 3.713% | $133.2297 | $133.23 | $133.25 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.45 | 5.202% | $187.733 | $187.73 | $187.75 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.37 | 7.530% | $95.0243 | $95.02 | $95.00 | $95.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.36 | 5.695% | $97.6199 | $97.62 | $97.60 | $97.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.50 | $968.0396 | $968.04 | $968.05 | $967.80 | |