| 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 | $245.59 | 5.574% | $259.2792 | $259.28 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.44 | 8.144% | $248.1256 | $248.13 | $248.15 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.37 | 13.404% | $186.4022 | $186.40 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.44 | 8.123% | $232.9402 | $232.94 | $232.95 | $232.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.30 | 13.234% | $278.8953 | $278.90 | $278.90 | $278.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.71 | 9.647% | $76.4349 | $76.43 | $76.45 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.78 | 7.362% | $147.9234 | $147.92 | $147.90 | $147.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,308.63 | $1,430.0008 | $1,430.00 | $1,430.05 | $1,429.90 | |