| 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 | $242.30 | 3.278% | $250.2426 | $250.24 | $250.25 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.49 | 9.135% | $235.175 | $235.18 | $235.20 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.71 | 5.452% | $204.2711 | $204.27 | $204.25 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.60 | 10.527% | $82.4531 | $82.45 | $82.45 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.91 | 11.816% | $68.1071 | $68.11 | $68.10 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.93 | 7.102% | $224.8392 | $224.84 | $224.85 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.70 | 6.131% | $192.84 | $192.84 | $192.85 | $192.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.64 | $1,257.9281 | $1,257.93 | $1,257.95 | $1,257.90 | |