| 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 | $245.87 | 5.735% | $259.9706 | $259.97 | $259.95 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.25 | 9.622% | $187.7277 | $187.73 | $187.75 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.51 | 6.488% | $132.5882 | $132.59 | $132.60 | $132.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.35 | 6.130% | $128.7888 | $128.79 | $128.80 | $128.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.61 | 11.635% | $210.5548 | $210.55 | $210.55 | $210.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.70 | 11.182% | $276.5096 | $276.51 | $276.50 | $276.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.91 | 9.327% | $30.5132 | $30.51 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,128.20 | $1,226.6529 | $1,226.65 | $1,226.65 | $1,226.70 | |