| 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 | $248.89 | 5.177% | $261.775 | $261.78 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.36 | 6.397% | $264.2476 | $264.25 | $264.25 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.26 | 6.356% | $90.6791 | $90.68 | $90.70 | $90.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.88 | 10.533% | $255.1986 | $255.20 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.83 | 13.460% | $15.6915 | $15.69 | $15.70 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.84 | 4.536% | $180.68 | $180.68 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.98 | 5.213% | $240.9167 | $240.92 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,229.04 | $1,309.1885 | $1,309.20 | $1,309.25 | $1,309.20 | |