| 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 | $241.70 | 5.704% | $255.4866 | $255.49 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.33 | 4.515% | $164.4334 | $164.43 | $164.45 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.83 | 8.529% | $56.2506 | $56.25 | $56.25 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.60 | 9.752% | $158.7014 | $158.70 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.94 | 12.811% | $165.7645 | $165.76 | $165.75 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.48 | 5.459% | $238.8435 | $238.84 | $238.85 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.64 | 8.584% | $246.0948 | $246.09 | $246.10 | $246.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,195.52 | $1,285.5748 | $1,285.56 | $1,285.60 | $1,285.60 | |