| 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 | $242.44 | 7.158% | $259.7939 | $259.79 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.50 | 13.168% | $53.7548 | $53.75 | $53.75 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.50 | 11.242% | $254.188 | $254.19 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.85 | 7.718% | $226.0462 | $226.05 | $226.05 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.55 | 9.181% | $175.2901 | $175.29 | $175.30 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.63 | 10.205% | $16.123 | $16.12 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.54 | 11.288% | $254.3376 | $254.34 | $254.35 | $254.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,132.01 | $1,239.5336 | $1,239.53 | $1,239.55 | $1,239.50 | |