| 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 | $246.45 | 4.469% | $257.4639 | $257.46 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.82 | 8.170% | $41.9916 | $41.99 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.39 | 9.201% | $46.2903 | $46.29 | $46.30 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.44 | 9.367% | $172.1874 | $172.19 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.50 | 12.830% | $185.6054 | $185.61 | $185.60 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.62 | 8.508% | $226.3694 | $226.37 | $226.35 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.42 | 11.779% | $199.4361 | $199.44 | $199.45 | $199.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.64 | $1,129.3441 | $1,129.35 | $1,129.35 | $1,129.40 | |