| 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 | $115.50 | 5.469% | $121.8167 | $121.82 | $121.80 | $121.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.36 | 7.312% | $157.0618 | $157.06 | $157.05 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.47 | 9.431% | $189.83 | $189.83 | $189.85 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.25 | 13.235% | $164.4738 | $164.47 | $164.45 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.90 | 4.536% | $256.0087 | $256.01 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.98 | 10.651% | $269.9663 | $269.97 | $269.95 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.82 | 6.756% | $92.6856 | $92.69 | $92.70 | $92.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.28 | $1,251.8429 | $1,251.85 | $1,251.80 | $1,251.90 | |