| 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 | $237.25 | 8.189% | $256.6784 | $256.68 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.91 | 6.530% | $26.5366 | $26.54 | $26.55 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.76 | 5.381% | $184.1638 | $184.16 | $184.15 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.75 | 12.142% | $243.0678 | $243.07 | $243.05 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.43 | 13.784% | $159.7869 | $159.79 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.67 | 6.786% | $46.6334 | $46.63 | $46.65 | $46.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.60 | 4.642% | $154.4516 | $154.45 | $154.45 | $154.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $985.37 | $1,071.3185 | $1,071.32 | $1,071.35 | $1,071.40 | |