| 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 | $247.37 | 5.775% | $261.6556 | $261.66 | $261.65 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.95 | 5.635% | $34.8067 | $34.81 | $34.80 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.78 | 9.347% | $133.1628 | $133.16 | $133.15 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.35 | 10.648% | $120.9936 | $120.99 | $121.00 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.93 | 3.231% | $238.3913 | $238.39 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.71 | 7.155% | $201.1407 | $201.14 | $201.15 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.44 | 3.736% | $65.8101 | $65.81 | $65.80 | $65.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $993.53 | $1,055.9608 | $1,055.96 | $1,055.95 | $1,056.00 | |