| 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 | $245.27 | 8.333% | $265.7083 | $265.71 | $265.70 | $265.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.25 | 7.431% | $60.4299 | $60.43 | $60.45 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.56 | 10.438% | $171.7974 | $171.80 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.37 | 5.116% | $187.4954 | $187.50 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.99 | 10.715% | $183.7758 | $183.78 | $183.80 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.32 | 13.667% | $222.0144 | $222.01 | $222.00 | $222.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.59 | 9.850% | $43.4896 | $43.49 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.35 | $1,134.7108 | $1,134.72 | $1,134.75 | $1,134.70 | |