| 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 | $242.99 | 5.700% | $256.8404 | $256.84 | $256.85 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.28 | 3.860% | $258.9022 | $258.90 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.47 | 13.642% | $57.3551 | $57.36 | $57.35 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.76 | 13.410% | $147.1608 | $147.16 | $147.15 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.76 | 3.287% | $91.6775 | $91.68 | $91.70 | $91.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.92 | 12.389% | $15.6445 | $15.64 | $15.65 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.62 | 4.648% | $51.9263 | $51.93 | $51.95 | $51.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $824.80 | $879.5068 | $879.51 | $879.55 | $879.50 | |