| 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 | 3.657% | $257.8779 | $257.88 | $257.90 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.32 | 9.852% | $243.1244 | $243.12 | $243.10 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.80 | 10.425% | $204.0654 | $204.07 | $204.05 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.41 | 5.120% | $209.6198 | $209.62 | $209.60 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.40 | 6.110% | $110.7788 | $110.78 | $110.80 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.74 | 13.822% | $82.7941 | $82.79 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.63 | 5.486% | $213.7463 | $213.75 | $213.75 | $213.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,234.08 | $1,322.0067 | $1,322.01 | $1,322.00 | $1,322.00 | |