| 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 | $246.84 | 5.298% | $259.9176 | $259.92 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.31 | 11.499% | $129.6845 | $129.68 | $129.70 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.58 | 13.817% | $39.3579 | $39.36 | $39.35 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.89 | 5.208% | $74.582 | $74.58 | $74.60 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.69 | 6.207% | $232.2641 | $232.26 | $232.25 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.54 | 12.702% | $186.5669 | $186.57 | $186.55 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.84 | 5.251% | $257.6965 | $257.70 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,097.69 | $1,180.0695 | $1,180.07 | $1,180.05 | $1,180.20 | |