| 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 | $249.31 | 5.813% | $263.8024 | $263.80 | $263.80 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.71 | 9.166% | $159.0658 | $159.07 | $159.05 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.81 | 11.283% | $184.5183 | $184.52 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.93 | 9.287% | $133.2536 | $133.25 | $133.25 | $133.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.43 | 11.626% | $121.0361 | $121.04 | $121.05 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.62 | 5.767% | $231.2278 | $231.23 | $231.25 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.99 | 9.211% | $251.1744 | $251.17 | $251.15 | $251.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,239.80 | $1,344.0784 | $1,344.08 | $1,344.05 | $1,344.10 | |