| 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 | $240.45 | 6.464% | $255.9927 | $255.99 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.47 | 4.119% | $69.2079 | $69.21 | $69.20 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.78 | 13.641% | $55.4341 | $55.43 | $55.45 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.59 | 4.737% | $41.4654 | $41.47 | $41.45 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.66 | 13.152% | $165.9487 | $165.95 | $165.95 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.88 | 6.233% | $176.2193 | $176.22 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.98 | 8.429% | $262.3765 | $262.38 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $949.81 | $1,026.6446 | $1,026.65 | $1,026.65 | $1,026.60 | |