| 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 | $245.82 | 5.199% | $258.6002 | $258.60 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.90 | 6.109% | $78.4146 | $78.41 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.60 | 4.233% | $148.6363 | $148.64 | $148.65 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.70 | 3.824% | $134.6597 | $134.66 | $134.65 | $134.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.90 | 11.181% | $261.1642 | $261.16 | $261.15 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.40 | 4.161% | $101.4528 | $101.45 | $101.45 | $101.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.79 | 3.691% | $96.2149 | $96.21 | $96.20 | $96.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.11 | $1,079.1427 | $1,079.13 | $1,079.10 | $1,079.20 | |