| 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 | $244.34 | 5.206% | $257.0603 | $257.06 | $257.05 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.83 | 4.236% | $17.5429 | $17.54 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.53 | 9.637% | $216.566 | $216.57 | $216.55 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.74 | 10.522% | $94.7616 | $94.76 | $94.75 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.46 | 8.843% | $261.7239 | $261.72 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.71 | 4.141% | $213.187 | $213.19 | $213.20 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.95 | 10.175% | $233.5159 | $233.52 | $233.50 | $233.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,201.56 | $1,294.3576 | $1,294.36 | $1,294.30 | $1,294.40 | |