| 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 | $242.59 | 5.218% | $255.2483 | $255.25 | $255.25 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.56 | 7.790% | $39.408 | $39.41 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.79 | 8.357% | $267.4142 | $267.41 | $267.40 | $267.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.26 | 8.708% | $265.5302 | $265.53 | $265.55 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.57 | 7.677% | $103.9837 | $103.98 | $104.00 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.73 | 8.209% | $133.887 | $133.89 | $133.90 | $133.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.38 | 11.705% | $144.5239 | $144.52 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,119.88 | $1,209.9953 | $1,209.99 | $1,210.00 | $1,209.90 | |