| 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 | $237.46 | 8.491% | $257.6227 | $257.62 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.37 | 4.338% | $172.5438 | $172.54 | $172.55 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.50 | 3.619% | $201.539 | $201.54 | $201.55 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.90 | 8.356% | $160.2585 | $160.26 | $160.25 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.63 | 8.488% | $97.2378 | $97.24 | $97.25 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.95 | 6.347% | $144.5787 | $144.58 | $144.60 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.88 | 11.241% | $255.7208 | $255.72 | $255.70 | $255.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,200.69 | $1,289.5013 | $1,289.50 | $1,289.50 | $1,289.40 | |