| 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 | $240.65 | 6.705% | $256.7856 | $256.79 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.86 | 3.258% | $150.6121 | $150.61 | $150.60 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.40 | 4.591% | $24.4743 | $24.47 | $24.45 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.80 | 5.819% | $136.2949 | $136.29 | $136.30 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.41 | 9.461% | $268.6282 | $268.63 | $268.65 | $268.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.65 | 12.236% | $206.1214 | $206.12 | $206.10 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.72 | 8.812% | $256.4916 | $256.49 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,203.49 | $1,299.4081 | $1,299.40 | $1,299.40 | $1,299.40 | |