| 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 | $248.73 | 4.432% | $259.7537 | $259.75 | $259.75 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.36 | 12.367% | $131.8739 | $131.87 | $131.85 | $131.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.71 | 6.548% | $247.9479 | $247.95 | $247.95 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.49 | 7.217% | $57.3504 | $57.35 | $57.35 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.49 | 8.463% | $222.8806 | $222.88 | $222.90 | $222.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.99 | 5.221% | $116.7848 | $116.78 | $116.80 | $116.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.27 | 7.431% | $143.1733 | $143.17 | $143.15 | $143.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.04 | $1,179.7646 | $1,179.75 | $1,179.75 | $1,179.90 | |