| 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 | $246.62 | 5.742% | $260.7809 | $260.78 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.62 | 6.547% | $180.725 | $180.73 | $180.75 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.89 | 7.287% | $144.7194 | $144.72 | $144.70 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.62 | 8.383% | $253.2044 | $253.20 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.79 | 9.732% | $123.7667 | $123.77 | $123.75 | $123.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.96 | 12.178% | $79.6015 | $79.60 | $79.60 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.60 | 9.358% | $223.7465 | $223.75 | $223.75 | $223.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.10 | $1,266.5444 | $1,266.55 | $1,266.55 | $1,266.50 | |