| 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 | $80.26 | 4.322% | $83.7288 | $83.73 | $83.75 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.74 | 3.602% | $257.6996 | $257.70 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.29 | 13.253% | $269.8706 | $269.87 | $269.85 | $269.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.49 | 11.336% | $231.0111 | $231.01 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.50 | 8.421% | $196.7841 | $196.78 | $196.80 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.48 | 12.594% | $106.3788 | $106.38 | $106.40 | $106.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.61 | 13.779% | $96.2684 | $96.27 | $96.25 | $96.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,135.37 | $1,241.7414 | $1,241.74 | $1,241.75 | $1,241.80 | |