| 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 | $245.80 | 5.376% | $259.0142 | $259.01 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.98 | 6.805% | $56.5853 | $56.59 | $56.60 | $56.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.36 | 13.683% | $216.407 | $216.41 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.62 | 4.537% | $188.8147 | $188.81 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.35 | 10.435% | $217.9435 | $217.94 | $217.95 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.84 | 8.801% | $81.4267 | $81.43 | $81.45 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.87 | 6.874% | $153.7596 | $153.76 | $153.75 | $153.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,085.82 | $1,173.9510 | $1,173.95 | $1,173.95 | $1,173.90 | |