| 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 | $247.35 | 4.141% | $257.5928 | $257.59 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.76 | 7.392% | $236.0047 | $236.00 | $236.00 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.73 | 11.755% | $280.2033 | $280.20 | $280.20 | $280.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.44 | 9.253% | $8.1284 | $8.13 | $8.15 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.89 | 6.330% | $165.7578 | $165.76 | $165.75 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.79 | 4.793% | $185.2635 | $185.26 | $185.25 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.50 | 11.165% | $228.4441 | $228.44 | $228.45 | $228.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,263.46 | $1,361.3946 | $1,361.38 | $1,361.40 | $1,361.40 | |