| 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 | $235.91 | 11.427% | $262.8674 | $262.87 | $262.85 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.88 | 3.255% | $154.7586 | $154.76 | $154.75 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.86 | 6.159% | $261.0025 | $261.00 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.26 | 8.127% | $171.1218 | $171.12 | $171.10 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.42 | 9.503% | $85.8723 | $85.87 | $85.85 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.61 | 8.568% | $261.2255 | $261.23 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.56 | 5.120% | $261.2863 | $261.29 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,357.50 | $1,458.1344 | $1,458.14 | $1,458.10 | $1,458.20 | |