| 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 | $242.51 | 5.687% | $256.3015 | $256.30 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.75 | 7.644% | $170.8849 | $170.88 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.98 | 10.192% | $195.0178 | $195.02 | $195.00 | $195.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.52 | 10.785% | $24.9488 | $24.95 | $24.95 | $24.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.97 | 13.841% | $152.5128 | $152.51 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.43 | 11.325% | $272.1117 | $272.11 | $272.10 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.54 | 3.203% | $154.3298 | $154.33 | $154.35 | $154.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,128.70 | $1,226.1073 | $1,226.10 | $1,226.10 | $1,226.00 | |