| 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 | $243.44 | 5.208% | $256.1184 | $256.12 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.42 | 7.102% | $207.1567 | $207.16 | $207.15 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.83 | 13.442% | $163.1636 | $163.16 | $163.15 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.90 | 13.631% | $280.5549 | $280.55 | $280.55 | $280.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.60 | 10.536% | $170.8887 | $170.89 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.92 | 3.376% | $106.3946 | $106.39 | $106.40 | $106.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.76 | 9.547% | $68.7517 | $68.75 | $68.75 | $68.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.87 | $1,253.0286 | $1,253.02 | $1,253.00 | $1,253.20 | |