| 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 | $247.42 | 4.540% | $258.6529 | $258.65 | $258.65 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.61 | 5.514% | $87.1651 | $87.17 | $87.15 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.58 | 4.275% | $120.521 | $120.52 | $120.50 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.29 | 12.543% | $23.9604 | $23.96 | $23.95 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.36 | 7.621% | $146.752 | $146.75 | $146.75 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.40 | 9.640% | $229.5862 | $229.59 | $229.60 | $229.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.36 | 12.472% | $183.7343 | $183.73 | $183.75 | $183.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $976.02 | $1,050.3719 | $1,050.37 | $1,050.35 | $1,050.50 | |