| 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 | $250.89 | 6.255% | $266.5832 | $266.58 | $266.60 | $266.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.60 | 7.212% | $156.1007 | $156.10 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.29 | 11.435% | $247.7089 | $247.71 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.43 | 3.471% | $254.9836 | $254.98 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.84 | 11.527% | $36.6255 | $36.63 | $36.65 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.86 | 7.327% | $173.7195 | $173.72 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.56 | 13.552% | $157.3377 | $157.34 | $157.35 | $157.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,198.47 | $1,293.0591 | $1,293.06 | $1,293.10 | $1,293.00 | |