| 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 | $244.99 | 5.871% | $259.3734 | $259.37 | $259.35 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.58 | 11.625% | $191.5262 | $191.53 | $191.55 | $191.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.47 | 9.726% | $155.2294 | $155.23 | $155.25 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.69 | 9.407% | $97.0331 | $97.03 | $97.05 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.37 | 5.224% | $161.382 | $161.38 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.33 | 7.816% | $79.0615 | $79.06 | $79.05 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.57 | 3.543% | $137.267 | $137.27 | $137.25 | $137.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.00 | $1,080.8726 | $1,080.87 | $1,080.90 | $1,080.90 | |