| 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 | $243.40 | 7.627% | $261.9641 | $261.96 | $261.95 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.74 | 5.564% | $65.1752 | $65.18 | $65.20 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.47 | 7.113% | $187.9512 | $187.95 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.46 | 3.871% | $164.594 | $164.59 | $164.60 | $164.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.66 | 12.260% | $247.7129 | $247.71 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.90 | 13.800% | $232.0382 | $232.04 | $232.05 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.97 | 13.141% | $256.7961 | $256.80 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,290.60 | $1,416.2317 | $1,416.23 | $1,416.25 | $1,416.30 | |