| 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 | $246.60 | 5.249% | $259.544 | $259.54 | $259.55 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.65 | 9.839% | $143.5047 | $143.50 | $143.50 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.58 | 3.243% | $211.2145 | $211.21 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.77 | 13.583% | $6.5537 | $6.55 | $6.55 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.43 | 7.767% | $90.9877 | $90.99 | $91.00 | $91.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.74 | 6.605% | $235.3199 | $235.32 | $235.30 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.52 | 5.305% | $90.0568 | $90.06 | $90.05 | $90.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $978.29 | $1,037.1813 | $1,037.17 | $1,037.15 | $1,037.20 | |