| 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 | $248.78 | 3.623% | $257.7933 | $257.79 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.87 | 13.322% | $185.7008 | $185.70 | $185.70 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.95 | 6.650% | $202.5817 | $202.58 | $202.60 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.81 | 10.516% | $79.3615 | $79.36 | $79.35 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.32 | 4.112% | $183.5703 | $183.57 | $183.55 | $183.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.25 | 9.508% | $45.1721 | $45.17 | $45.15 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.51 | 12.102% | $272.9796 | $272.98 | $273.00 | $273.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,135.49 | $1,227.1593 | $1,227.15 | $1,227.15 | $1,227.30 | |