| 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 | $241.35 | 6.166% | $256.2316 | $256.23 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.97 | 3.355% | $45.4452 | $45.45 | $45.45 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.51 | 6.624% | $163.6785 | $163.68 | $163.70 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.35 | 9.581% | $184.4796 | $184.48 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.38 | 13.128% | $269.6745 | $269.67 | $269.65 | $269.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.65 | 8.660% | $254.9707 | $254.97 | $254.95 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.63 | 7.661% | $101.8796 | $101.88 | $101.90 | $101.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.84 | $1,276.3597 | $1,276.36 | $1,276.40 | $1,276.40 | |