| 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 | $243.26 | 5.635% | $256.9677 | $256.97 | $256.95 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.71 | 12.211% | $157.8921 | $157.89 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.47 | 5.429% | $114.3588 | $114.36 | $114.35 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.37 | 7.122% | $64.6696 | $64.67 | $64.65 | $64.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.61 | 3.783% | $163.5724 | $163.57 | $163.55 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.60 | 4.618% | $48.752 | $48.75 | $48.75 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.88 | 9.398% | $233.9804 | $233.98 | $234.00 | $234.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.90 | $1,040.1930 | $1,040.19 | $1,040.15 | $1,040.40 | |