| 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 | $243.80 | 5.496% | $257.1992 | $257.20 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.82 | 10.836% | $273.5654 | $273.57 | $273.55 | $273.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.80 | 4.436% | $208.6631 | $208.66 | $208.65 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.84 | 7.427% | $120.1464 | $120.15 | $120.15 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.33 | 3.407% | $105.8164 | $105.82 | $105.80 | $105.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.98 | 8.337% | $196.0683 | $196.07 | $196.05 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.40 | 6.187% | $106.6117 | $106.61 | $106.60 | $106.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,185.97 | $1,268.0705 | $1,268.08 | $1,268.00 | $1,268.10 | |