| 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 | $248.33 | 3.557% | $257.1631 | $257.16 | $257.15 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.70 | 4.335% | $136.3658 | $136.37 | $136.35 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.36 | 10.584% | $114.2996 | $114.30 | $114.30 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.94 | 12.704% | $47.2681 | $47.27 | $47.25 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.45 | 9.264% | $266.0032 | $266.00 | $266.00 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.72 | 11.410% | $7.4868 | $7.49 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.96 | 3.243% | $213.6717 | $213.67 | $213.65 | $213.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $981.46 | $1,042.2583 | $1,042.26 | $1,042.20 | $1,042.40 | |