| 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 | $236.68 | 6.644% | $252.405 | $252.41 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.51 | 12.188% | $256.3608 | $256.36 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.28 | 12.314% | $270.9912 | $270.99 | $271.00 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.34 | 12.316% | $280.0487 | $280.05 | $280.05 | $280.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.96 | 11.192% | $138.9455 | $138.95 | $138.95 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.59 | 6.270% | $65.4517 | $65.45 | $65.45 | $65.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.51 | 10.332% | $25.9391 | $25.94 | $25.95 | $25.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.87 | $1,290.1420 | $1,290.15 | $1,290.15 | $1,290.10 | |