| 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 | $242.98 | 5.389% | $256.0742 | $256.07 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.98 | 11.118% | $85.5386 | $85.54 | $85.55 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.91 | 13.317% | $181.2052 | $181.21 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.92 | 7.636% | $243.1713 | $243.17 | $243.15 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.69 | 6.315% | $167.6481 | $167.65 | $167.65 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.28 | 6.464% | $139.7659 | $139.77 | $139.75 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.45 | 13.843% | $52.8801 | $52.88 | $52.90 | $52.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,041.21 | $1,126.2834 | $1,126.29 | $1,126.25 | $1,126.30 | |