| 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 | $236.35 | 7.870% | $254.9507 | $254.95 | $254.95 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.44 | 7.515% | $231.6303 | $231.63 | $231.65 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.52 | 10.694% | $133.4084 | $133.41 | $133.40 | $133.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.87 | 12.411% | $180.8356 | $180.84 | $180.85 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.26 | 10.263% | $9.1077 | $9.11 | $9.10 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.39 | 11.291% | $61.6441 | $61.64 | $61.65 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.48 | 4.373% | $261.4335 | $261.43 | $261.45 | $261.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.31 | $1,133.0103 | $1,133.01 | $1,133.05 | $1,132.90 | |