| 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 | $248.40 | 5.724% | $262.6184 | $262.62 | $262.60 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.47 | 3.530% | $145.4286 | $145.43 | $145.45 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.61 | 13.405% | $236.5742 | $236.57 | $236.55 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.73 | 7.484% | $170.6094 | $170.61 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.95 | 9.438% | $271.3515 | $271.35 | $271.35 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.39 | 13.336% | $91.1108 | $91.11 | $91.10 | $91.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.87 | 13.768% | $168.2287 | $168.23 | $168.25 | $168.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,232.42 | $1,345.9216 | $1,345.92 | $1,345.90 | $1,345.90 | |