| 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 | $245.91 | 6.338% | $261.4958 | $261.50 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.39 | 11.512% | $261.373 | $261.37 | $261.35 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.87 | 3.167% | $32.8793 | $32.88 | $32.90 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.96 | 13.569% | $280.47 | $280.47 | $280.45 | $280.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.79 | 12.131% | $240.8462 | $240.85 | $240.85 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.96 | 13.178% | $238.7603 | $238.76 | $238.75 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.99 | 12.638% | $180.2095 | $180.21 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,344.87 | $1,496.0341 | $1,496.04 | $1,496.00 | $1,496.10 | |