| 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 | $237.40 | 5.682% | $250.8891 | $250.89 | $250.90 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.76 | 10.517% | $161.0896 | $161.09 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.81 | 8.756% | $164.0149 | $164.01 | $164.00 | $164.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.36 | 5.489% | $177.6013 | $177.60 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.56 | 3.480% | $36.7975 | $36.80 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.50 | 9.183% | $261.4933 | $261.49 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.71 | 6.322% | $264.4334 | $264.43 | $264.45 | $264.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,226.10 | $1,316.3191 | $1,316.31 | $1,316.35 | $1,316.30 | |