| 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 | $240.75 | 7.768% | $259.4515 | $259.45 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.69 | 4.745% | $217.5449 | $217.54 | $217.55 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.99 | 11.147% | $225.6173 | $225.62 | $225.60 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.96 | 10.605% | $126.0455 | $126.05 | $126.05 | $126.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.65 | 7.508% | $245.817 | $245.82 | $245.80 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.88 | 7.245% | $79.2326 | $79.23 | $79.25 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.88 | 12.809% | $162.3096 | $162.31 | $162.30 | $162.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,211.80 | $1,316.0184 | $1,316.02 | $1,316.00 | $1,315.90 | |