| 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 | $249.30 | 4.871% | $261.4434 | $261.44 | $261.45 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.41 | 6.222% | $252.1817 | $252.18 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.95 | 4.860% | $220.1536 | $220.15 | $220.15 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.53 | 5.747% | $23.8248 | $23.82 | $23.80 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.39 | 4.767% | $147.0824 | $147.08 | $147.10 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.34 | 11.382% | $199.7525 | $199.75 | $199.75 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.44 | 8.227% | $60.001 | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.36 | $1,164.4394 | $1,164.42 | $1,164.45 | $1,164.50 | |