| 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 | $245.80 | 4.543% | $256.9667 | $256.97 | $256.95 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.77 | 3.459% | $227.3718 | $227.37 | $227.35 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.92 | 11.123% | $148.8159 | $148.82 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.72 | 10.311% | $138.683 | $138.68 | $138.70 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.54 | 11.744% | $276.6111 | $276.61 | $276.60 | $276.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.59 | 11.715% | $174.9345 | $174.93 | $174.95 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.67 | 12.628% | $246.2836 | $246.28 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,348.01 | $1,469.6666 | $1,469.66 | $1,469.65 | $1,469.70 | |