| 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 | $247.29 | 5.127% | $259.9686 | $259.97 | $259.95 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.51 | 4.373% | $240.5902 | $240.59 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.52 | 5.772% | $229.0175 | $229.02 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.93 | 7.790% | $215.5045 | $215.50 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.39 | 8.720% | $105.8824 | $105.88 | $105.90 | $105.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.58 | 11.544% | $10.6859 | $10.69 | $10.70 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.52 | 8.282% | $214.9614 | $214.96 | $214.95 | $215.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,199.74 | $1,276.6105 | $1,276.61 | $1,276.60 | $1,276.70 | |