| 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 | $250.90 | 4.558% | $262.336 | $262.34 | $262.35 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.25 | 8.235% | $134.482 | $134.48 | $134.50 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.77 | 12.675% | $164.2463 | $164.25 | $164.25 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.80 | 10.369% | $261.3538 | $261.35 | $261.35 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.86 | 12.839% | $98.012 | $98.01 | $98.00 | $98.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.47 | 5.436% | $79.5725 | $79.57 | $79.55 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.96 | 6.272% | $259.2612 | $259.26 | $259.25 | $259.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.01 | $1,259.2638 | $1,259.26 | $1,259.25 | $1,259.30 | |