| 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 | $229.26 | 11.382% | $255.3544 | $255.35 | $255.35 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.32 | 8.545% | $214.181 | $214.18 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.42 | 7.256% | $163.4796 | $163.48 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.26 | 12.448% | $146.4748 | $146.47 | $146.45 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.88 | 9.788% | $254.5764 | $254.58 | $254.60 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.82 | 6.276% | $76.3274 | $76.33 | $76.35 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.33 | 8.491% | $47.0092 | $47.01 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.29 | $1,157.4028 | $1,157.40 | $1,157.45 | $1,157.50 | |