| 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 | $245.68 | 7.624% | $264.4106 | $264.41 | $264.40 | $264.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.41 | 11.717% | $163.5649 | $163.56 | $163.55 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.48 | 9.220% | $267.0211 | $267.02 | $267.00 | $267.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.70 | 5.738% | $196.3555 | $196.36 | $196.35 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.69 | 12.328% | $184.993 | $184.99 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.57 | 13.347% | $137.7959 | $137.80 | $137.80 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.85 | 4.532% | $90.786 | $90.79 | $90.80 | $90.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,195.38 | $1,304.9270 | $1,304.93 | $1,304.90 | $1,305.00 | |