| 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 | $245.96 | 4.836% | $257.8546 | $257.85 | $257.85 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.43 | 5.519% | $166.1186 | $166.12 | $166.10 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.91 | 6.718% | $256.0272 | $256.03 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.64 | 7.711% | $224.7282 | $224.73 | $224.75 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.26 | 12.177% | $99.0074 | $99.01 | $99.00 | $99.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.61 | 6.537% | $86.9448 | $86.94 | $86.95 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.65 | 10.483% | $25.0244 | $25.02 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,044.46 | $1,115.7052 | $1,115.70 | $1,115.70 | $1,115.60 | |