| 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 | $247.67 | 3.667% | $256.7521 | $256.75 | $256.75 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.71 | 13.745% | $145.2637 | $145.26 | $145.25 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.58 | 13.357% | $104.9459 | $104.95 | $104.95 | $104.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.83 | 12.285% | $270.416 | $270.42 | $270.40 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.48 | 6.284% | $7.95 | $7.95 | $7.95 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.35 | 6.487% | $228.2549 | $228.25 | $228.25 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.41 | 4.698% | $197.2615 | $197.26 | $197.25 | $197.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,119.03 | $1,210.8441 | $1,210.84 | $1,210.80 | $1,211.00 | |