| 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 | $244.70 | 4.802% | $256.4505 | $256.45 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.66 | 13.455% | $140.2985 | $140.30 | $140.30 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.95 | 12.560% | $276.8413 | $276.84 | $276.85 | $276.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.77 | 12.567% | $202.3617 | $202.36 | $202.35 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.88 | 13.580% | $58.9253 | $58.93 | $58.95 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.47 | 4.739% | $47.6248 | $47.62 | $47.60 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.47 | 13.345% | $35.6697 | $35.67 | $35.65 | $35.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $922.90 | $1,018.1718 | $1,018.17 | $1,018.15 | $1,018.20 | |