| 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 | $248.99 | 3.384% | $257.4158 | $257.42 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.94 | 3.334% | $242.7729 | $242.77 | $242.75 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.47 | 8.855% | $241.0812 | $241.08 | $241.10 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.66 | 4.702% | $73.9824 | $73.98 | $74.00 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.42 | 5.166% | $141.3641 | $141.36 | $141.35 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.68 | 13.761% | $206.681 | $206.68 | $206.70 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.68 | 6.474% | $248.8084 | $248.81 | $248.80 | $248.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,325.84 | $1,412.1058 | $1,412.10 | $1,412.10 | $1,412.20 | |