| 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 | $245.92 | 4.285% | $256.4577 | $256.46 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.89 | 13.682% | $262.4804 | $262.48 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.61 | 3.595% | $39.998 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.54 | 5.231% | $232.0764 | $232.08 | $232.10 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.52 | 3.767% | $234.0153 | $234.02 | $234.00 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.44 | 11.570% | $143.3005 | $143.30 | $143.30 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.75 | 10.866% | $87.307 | $87.31 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.67 | $1,255.6353 | $1,255.65 | $1,255.65 | $1,255.70 | |