| 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 | $238.48 | 3.533% | $246.9055 | $246.91 | $246.90 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.96 | 5.832% | $256.0711 | $256.07 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.54 | 3.319% | $227.8597 | $227.86 | $227.85 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.61 | 10.759% | $104.7891 | $104.79 | $104.80 | $104.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.72 | 6.518% | $88.1117 | $88.11 | $88.10 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.40 | 9.528% | $182.2546 | $182.25 | $182.25 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.50 | 12.205% | $165.5024 | $165.50 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,192.21 | $1,271.4941 | $1,271.49 | $1,271.45 | $1,271.60 | |