| 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 | $244.54 | 4.794% | $256.2632 | $256.26 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.98 | 12.297% | $151.5785 | $151.58 | $151.60 | $151.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.43 | 8.518% | $240.2914 | $240.29 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.69 | 3.416% | $106.1979 | $106.20 | $106.20 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.69 | 4.256% | $253.0189 | $253.02 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.33 | 12.666% | $193.0307 | $193.03 | $193.05 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.25 | 13.453% | $251.0148 | $251.01 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,338.91 | $1,451.3954 | $1,451.39 | $1,451.40 | $1,451.40 | |