| 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 | $242.33 | 6.561% | $258.2293 | $258.23 | $258.25 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.71 | 7.685% | $81.5283 | $81.53 | $81.55 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.39 | 9.159% | $254.7662 | $254.77 | $254.75 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.71 | 9.684% | $129.109 | $129.11 | $129.10 | $129.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.42 | 4.458% | $261.5837 | $261.58 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.40 | 10.394% | $57.8465 | $57.85 | $57.85 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.89 | 10.606% | $205.6055 | $205.61 | $205.60 | $205.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.85 | $1,248.6685 | $1,248.68 | $1,248.70 | $1,248.60 | |