| 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 | $239.50 | 7.167% | $256.665 | $256.67 | $256.65 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.72 | 3.700% | $158.3706 | $158.37 | $158.35 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.83 | 5.660% | $199.5178 | $199.52 | $199.50 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.54 | 4.848% | $177.7593 | $177.76 | $177.75 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.83 | 12.447% | $269.6816 | $269.68 | $269.70 | $269.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.40 | 9.384% | $161.232 | $161.23 | $161.25 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.28 | 7.639% | $116.5515 | $116.55 | $116.55 | $116.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,246.10 | $1,339.7778 | $1,339.78 | $1,339.75 | $1,339.90 | |