| 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 | $235.38 | 8.866% | $256.2488 | $256.25 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.80 | 8.365% | $65.8859 | $65.89 | $65.90 | $65.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.85 | 12.595% | $274.5629 | $274.56 | $274.55 | $274.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.48 | 10.638% | $21.5523 | $21.55 | $21.55 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.29 | 6.570% | $235.8288 | $235.83 | $235.85 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.63 | 8.557% | $272.0764 | $272.08 | $272.10 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.72 | 9.372% | $62.0358 | $62.04 | $62.05 | $62.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.15 | $1,188.1909 | $1,188.20 | $1,188.25 | $1,188.20 | |