| 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 | $234.66 | 8.752% | $255.1974 | $255.20 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.27 | 3.285% | $26.1001 | $26.10 | $26.10 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.74 | 6.245% | $255.7742 | $255.77 | $255.75 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.83 | 9.530% | $269.2576 | $269.26 | $269.25 | $269.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.71 | 9.435% | $82.8532 | $82.85 | $82.85 | $82.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.36 | 6.647% | $156.0885 | $156.09 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.86 | 9.517% | $101.6975 | $101.70 | $101.70 | $101.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,061.43 | $1,146.9685 | $1,146.97 | $1,146.95 | $1,147.10 | |