| 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 | $249.57 | 4.400% | $260.5511 | $260.55 | $260.55 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.86 | 10.752% | $86.2315 | $86.23 | $86.25 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.62 | 12.469% | $160.4033 | $160.40 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.42 | 4.849% | $72.7862 | $72.79 | $72.80 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.25 | 12.243% | $253.9498 | $253.95 | $253.95 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.93 | 12.334% | $249.3028 | $249.30 | $249.30 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.55 | 3.856% | $181.2806 | $181.28 | $181.30 | $181.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.20 | $1,264.5053 | $1,264.50 | $1,264.55 | $1,264.50 | |