| 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 | $248.48 | 5.226% | $261.4656 | $261.47 | $261.45 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.36 | 5.210% | $260.2475 | $260.25 | $260.25 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.74 | 6.219% | $122.9379 | $122.94 | $122.95 | $122.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.62 | 13.368% | $167.3538 | $167.35 | $167.35 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.37 | 12.552% | $174.872 | $174.87 | $174.85 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.58 | 9.267% | $37.7845 | $37.78 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.91 | 3.589% | $22.6963 | $22.70 | $22.70 | $22.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $971.06 | $1,047.3576 | $1,047.36 | $1,047.35 | $1,047.40 | |