| 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 | $245.99 | 5.535% | $259.6055 | $259.61 | $259.60 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.35 | 5.267% | $25.6325 | $25.63 | $25.65 | $25.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.82 | 11.748% | $164.0684 | $164.07 | $164.05 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.40 | 4.524% | $132.1183 | $132.12 | $132.10 | $132.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.63 | 13.648% | $264.3793 | $264.38 | $264.40 | $264.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.70 | 8.372% | $215.3352 | $215.34 | $215.35 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.49 | 4.716% | $226.6997 | $226.70 | $226.70 | $226.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,191.38 | $1,287.8389 | $1,287.85 | $1,287.85 | $1,287.80 | |