| 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 | $246.43 | 7.597% | $265.1513 | $265.15 | $265.15 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.58 | 7.710% | $129.8767 | $129.88 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.83 | 3.499% | $251.3266 | $251.33 | $251.35 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.50 | 9.140% | $171.8955 | $171.90 | $171.90 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.25 | 6.806% | $115.6175 | $115.62 | $115.60 | $115.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.56 | 9.284% | $249.7795 | $249.78 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.71 | 5.184% | $73.3238 | $73.32 | $73.30 | $73.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.86 | $1,256.9709 | $1,256.98 | $1,257.00 | $1,257.00 | |