| 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 | $233.52 | 11.290% | $259.8844 | $259.88 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.82 | 3.227% | $176.3324 | $176.33 | $176.35 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.84 | 3.741% | $63.116 | $63.12 | $63.10 | $63.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.34 | 9.536% | $266.5449 | $266.54 | $266.55 | $266.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.51 | 12.752% | $249.757 | $249.76 | $249.75 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.48 | 8.156% | $193.0368 | $193.04 | $193.05 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.34 | 5.851% | $87.1577 | $87.16 | $87.15 | $87.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,190.85 | $1,295.8292 | $1,295.83 | $1,295.85 | $1,295.80 | |