| 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 | $245.66 | 4.410% | $256.4936 | $256.49 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.88 | 13.865% | $208.2363 | $208.24 | $208.25 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.29 | 12.221% | $223.6452 | $223.65 | $223.65 | $223.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.33 | 6.469% | $231.3891 | $231.39 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.81 | 12.582% | $201.3079 | $201.31 | $201.30 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.35 | 6.176% | $154.3268 | $154.33 | $154.35 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.56 | 7.596% | $36.1092 | $36.11 | $36.10 | $36.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,202.88 | $1,311.5081 | $1,311.52 | $1,311.55 | $1,311.40 | |