| 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 | $245.85 | 9.392% | $268.9402 | $268.94 | $268.95 | $268.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.95 | 6.528% | $56.4066 | $56.41 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.68 | 12.450% | $224.5402 | $224.54 | $224.55 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.72 | 4.326% | $228.1818 | $228.18 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.79 | 6.351% | $102.9371 | $102.94 | $102.95 | $102.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.89 | 8.384% | $239.4094 | $239.41 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.47 | 9.133% | $138.0205 | $138.02 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.35 | $1,258.4358 | $1,258.44 | $1,258.45 | $1,258.30 | |