| 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 | $239.95 | 6.225% | $254.8869 | $254.89 | $254.90 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.75 | 11.211% | $180.9959 | $181.00 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.87 | 4.294% | $236.6118 | $236.61 | $236.60 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.57 | 4.500% | $136.4457 | $136.45 | $136.45 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.40 | 4.315% | $204.8747 | $204.87 | $204.85 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.71 | 7.870% | $218.6633 | $218.66 | $218.65 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.36 | 8.343% | $32.8929 | $32.89 | $32.90 | $32.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,189.61 | $1,265.3712 | $1,265.37 | $1,265.35 | $1,265.40 | |