| 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 | $240.86 | 6.216% | $255.8319 | $255.83 | $255.85 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.46 | 8.573% | $88.4436 | $88.44 | $88.45 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.62 | 6.114% | $149.2175 | $149.22 | $149.20 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.48 | 7.620% | $103.8318 | $103.83 | $103.85 | $103.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.48 | 11.605% | $251.647 | $251.65 | $251.65 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.54 | 4.156% | $85.9704 | $85.97 | $85.95 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.31 | 13.554% | $149.1078 | $149.11 | $149.10 | $149.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $998.75 | $1,084.0500 | $1,084.05 | $1,084.05 | $1,083.90 | |