| 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 | $240.32 | 7.127% | $257.4476 | $257.45 | $257.45 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.61 | 6.551% | $249.9793 | $249.98 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.67 | 3.680% | $227.7539 | $227.75 | $227.75 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.60 | 9.230% | $144.839 | $144.84 | $144.85 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.51 | 12.642% | $202.2037 | $202.20 | $202.20 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.36 | 10.766% | $121.1337 | $121.13 | $121.15 | $121.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.32 | 8.609% | $53.566 | $53.57 | $53.55 | $53.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.39 | $1,256.9232 | $1,256.92 | $1,256.95 | $1,256.90 | |