| 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 | $246.79 | 5.415% | $260.1537 | $260.15 | $260.15 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.54 | 5.416% | $239.8636 | $239.86 | $239.85 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.97 | 3.617% | $62.1391 | $62.14 | $62.15 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.51 | 11.344% | $64.0339 | $64.03 | $64.05 | $64.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.77 | 7.670% | $192.4817 | $192.48 | $192.50 | $192.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.41 | 3.594% | $165.1392 | $165.14 | $165.15 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.89 | 6.440% | $194.6681 | $194.67 | $194.65 | $194.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,112.88 | $1,178.4793 | $1,178.47 | $1,178.50 | $1,178.50 | |