| 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 | $242.34 | 5.696% | $256.1437 | $256.14 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.28 | 9.562% | $228.1957 | $228.20 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.34 | 3.251% | $145.935 | $145.94 | $145.95 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.58 | 10.615% | $276.0729 | $276.07 | $276.05 | $276.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.96 | 12.500% | $14.58 | $14.58 | $14.60 | $14.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.95 | 7.237% | $245.5191 | $245.52 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.61 | 12.134% | $55.6297 | $55.63 | $55.65 | $55.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.06 | $1,222.0761 | $1,222.08 | $1,222.10 | $1,222.00 | |