| 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 | $232.83 | 11.566% | $259.7591 | $259.76 | $259.75 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.52 | 8.348% | $256.2647 | $256.26 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.66 | 5.188% | $144.8018 | $144.80 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.77 | 5.635% | $176.1675 | $176.17 | $176.15 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.25 | 12.733% | $196.4373 | $196.44 | $196.45 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.74 | 9.319% | $180.0921 | $180.09 | $180.10 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.85 | 6.242% | $265.4456 | $265.45 | $265.45 | $265.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,362.62 | $1,478.9681 | $1,478.97 | $1,478.95 | $1,479.00 | |