| 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 | $238.98 | 7.277% | $256.3706 | $256.37 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.88 | 6.393% | $169.0372 | $169.04 | $169.05 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.61 | 6.843% | $216.4746 | $216.47 | $216.45 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.58 | 8.452% | $85.2216 | $85.22 | $85.20 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.75 | 13.456% | $99.5576 | $99.56 | $99.55 | $99.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.48 | 8.819% | $215.984 | $215.98 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.70 | 12.859% | $228.7652 | $228.77 | $228.75 | $228.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,167.98 | $1,271.4108 | $1,271.41 | $1,271.35 | $1,271.50 | |