| 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 | $247.95 | 4.680% | $259.5541 | $259.55 | $259.55 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.36 | 9.564% | $79.2805 | $79.28 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.29 | 9.165% | $237.2046 | $237.20 | $237.20 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.98 | 10.819% | $185.0456 | $185.05 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.28 | 4.512% | $164.3765 | $164.38 | $164.40 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.73 | 11.291% | $149.9424 | $149.94 | $149.95 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.97 | 11.775% | $141.9207 | $141.92 | $141.90 | $141.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,123.56 | $1,217.3244 | $1,217.32 | $1,217.35 | $1,217.30 | |