| 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 | $238.92 | 8.200% | $258.5114 | $258.51 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.75 | 9.630% | $208.0229 | $208.02 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.48 | 6.407% | $208.0044 | $208.00 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.85 | 6.699% | $262.3195 | $262.32 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.62 | 12.787% | $260.1094 | $260.11 | $260.10 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.38 | 6.138% | $115.0324 | $115.03 | $115.05 | $115.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.37 | 8.310% | $253.8461 | $253.85 | $253.85 | $253.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,443.37 | $1,565.8461 | $1,565.84 | $1,565.80 | $1,565.70 | |