| 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 | $231.37 | 10.665% | $256.0456 | $256.05 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.77 | 6.131% | $30.5339 | $30.53 | $30.55 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.94 | 5.819% | $233.7965 | $233.80 | $233.80 | $233.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.35 | 13.606% | $244.6505 | $244.65 | $244.65 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.91 | 10.398% | $136.7942 | $136.79 | $136.80 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.90 | 3.383% | $71.2309 | $71.23 | $71.25 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.53 | 11.860% | $198.5851 | $198.59 | $198.60 | $198.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,066.77 | $1,171.6367 | $1,171.64 | $1,171.70 | $1,171.60 | |