| 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 | $52.56 | 7.245% | $56.368 | $56.37 | $56.35 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.88 | 9.263% | $152.8371 | $152.84 | $152.85 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.34 | 6.595% | $250.8607 | $250.86 | $250.85 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.47 | 8.231% | $260.2631 | $260.26 | $260.25 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.37 | 7.245% | $263.1471 | $263.15 | $263.15 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.80 | 9.515% | $88.4881 | $88.49 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.52 | 9.368% | $243.3657 | $243.37 | $243.35 | $243.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,216.94 | $1,315.3298 | $1,315.34 | $1,315.30 | $1,315.40 | |