| 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 | $242.72 | 5.337% | $255.674 | $255.67 | $255.65 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.44 | 13.279% | $179.4792 | $179.48 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.38 | 6.815% | $26.0415 | $26.04 | $26.05 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.85 | 10.611% | $237.6477 | $237.65 | $237.65 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.72 | 11.350% | $134.4217 | $134.42 | $134.40 | $134.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.85 | 6.377% | $174.2987 | $174.30 | $174.30 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.92 | 8.123% | $196.6974 | $196.70 | $196.70 | $196.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,106.88 | $1,204.2602 | $1,204.26 | $1,204.25 | $1,204.20 | |