| 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 | $247.95 | 3.171% | $255.8125 | $255.81 | $255.80 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.27 | 5.540% | $28.7808 | $28.78 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.70 | 7.562% | $251.3724 | $251.37 | $251.35 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.31 | 13.558% | $246.7729 | $246.77 | $246.75 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.99 | 9.590% | $111.7708 | $111.77 | $111.75 | $111.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.55 | 9.611% | $193.5182 | $193.52 | $193.50 | $193.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.52 | 12.428% | $153.4867 | $153.49 | $153.50 | $153.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.29 | $1,241.5143 | $1,241.51 | $1,241.45 | $1,241.60 | |