| 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 | $241.92 | 5.812% | $255.9804 | $255.98 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.32 | 5.315% | $184.6383 | $184.64 | $184.65 | $184.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.26 | 3.338% | $206.9447 | $206.94 | $206.95 | $206.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.34 | 12.424% | $178.0122 | $178.01 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.90 | 5.505% | $189.8035 | $189.80 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.43 | 12.424% | $251.1889 | $251.19 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.79 | 8.255% | $218.4478 | $218.45 | $218.45 | $218.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,380.96 | $1,485.0158 | $1,485.01 | $1,485.05 | $1,484.90 | |