| 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 | $243.28 | 5.615% | $256.9402 | $256.94 | $256.95 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.66 | 11.383% | $265.8267 | $265.83 | $265.85 | $265.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.87 | 12.523% | $87.6217 | $87.62 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.89 | 7.173% | $172.4306 | $172.43 | $172.45 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.28 | 12.663% | $162.5502 | $162.55 | $162.55 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.66 | 6.374% | $204.9401 | $204.94 | $204.95 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.85 | 8.852% | $271.9667 | $271.97 | $271.95 | $272.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,307.49 | $1,422.2762 | $1,422.28 | $1,422.30 | $1,422.20 | |