| 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 | $242.63 | 5.369% | $255.6568 | $255.66 | $255.65 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.42 | 11.149% | $158.2984 | $158.30 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.73 | 6.376% | $15.6692 | $15.67 | $15.65 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.75 | 4.356% | $49.83 | $49.83 | $49.85 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.52 | 6.575% | $210.5069 | $210.51 | $210.50 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.58 | 6.110% | $209.6521 | $209.65 | $209.65 | $209.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.32 | 3.268% | $119.0887 | $119.09 | $119.10 | $119.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.95 | $1,018.7021 | $1,018.71 | $1,018.70 | $1,018.80 | |