| 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 | $230.91 | 5.168% | $242.8434 | $242.84 | $242.85 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.47 | 6.541% | $262.5916 | $262.59 | $262.60 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.89 | 12.134% | $152.3789 | $152.38 | $152.40 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.96 | 7.128% | $232.4249 | $232.42 | $232.40 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.46 | 7.193% | $254.5405 | $254.54 | $254.55 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.49 | 5.379% | $175.4455 | $175.45 | $175.45 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.30 | 3.394% | $159.5369 | $159.54 | $159.55 | $159.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,388.48 | $1,479.7617 | $1,479.76 | $1,479.80 | $1,479.60 | |