| 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 | $237.78 | 7.727% | $256.1533 | $256.15 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.49 | 3.719% | $238.0247 | $238.02 | $238.00 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.34 | 3.708% | $234.7327 | $234.73 | $234.75 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.66 | 11.372% | $201.2047 | $201.20 | $201.20 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.67 | 11.471% | $157.921 | $157.92 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.41 | 8.153% | $56.683 | $56.68 | $56.70 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.85 | 7.120% | $158.3769 | $158.38 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,216.20 | $1,303.0963 | $1,303.08 | $1,303.10 | $1,303.10 | |