| 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 | $238.38 | 7.589% | $256.4707 | $256.47 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.65 | 11.860% | $138.3149 | $138.31 | $138.30 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.32 | 6.725% | $220.195 | $220.20 | $220.20 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.67 | 3.360% | $186.7405 | $186.74 | $186.75 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.54 | 4.140% | $47.4254 | $47.43 | $47.45 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.64 | 6.178% | $132.3403 | $132.34 | $132.35 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.33 | 10.103% | $177.6292 | $177.63 | $177.65 | $177.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,080.53 | $1,159.1160 | $1,159.12 | $1,159.15 | $1,159.00 | |