| 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 | $246.99 | 3.594% | $255.8668 | $255.87 | $255.85 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.84 | 7.632% | $42.8806 | $42.88 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.49 | 13.532% | $280.9803 | $280.98 | $281.00 | $281.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.62 | 11.806% | $201.944 | $201.94 | $201.95 | $201.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.41 | 10.375% | $11.49 | $11.49 | $11.50 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.78 | 4.238% | $175.9329 | $175.93 | $175.95 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.51 | 12.738% | $263.2545 | $263.25 | $263.25 | $263.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,127.64 | $1,232.3491 | $1,232.34 | $1,232.40 | $1,232.40 | |