| 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 | $244.46 | 5.425% | $257.722 | $257.72 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.41 | 6.827% | $251.4814 | $251.48 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.85 | 3.793% | $167.989 | $167.99 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.54 | 3.596% | $257.4775 | $257.48 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.54 | 11.837% | $128.0981 | $128.10 | $128.10 | $128.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.84 | 9.195% | $68.6181 | $68.62 | $68.60 | $68.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.83 | 6.575% | $150.0896 | $150.09 | $150.10 | $150.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,208.47 | $1,281.4757 | $1,281.48 | $1,281.50 | $1,281.50 | |