| 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 | $248.86 | 6.735% | $265.6207 | $265.62 | $265.60 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.85 | 5.719% | $42.129 | $42.13 | $42.15 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.61 | 12.679% | $171.9594 | $171.96 | $171.95 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.91 | 11.145% | $263.3136 | $263.31 | $263.30 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.85 | 11.731% | $246.7579 | $246.76 | $246.75 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.78 | 7.576% | $121.3242 | $121.32 | $121.30 | $121.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.27 | 10.497% | $137.3146 | $137.31 | $137.30 | $137.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.13 | $1,248.4194 | $1,248.41 | $1,248.35 | $1,248.40 | |