| 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 | $239.60 | 3.547% | $248.0986 | $248.10 | $248.10 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.37 | 12.333% | $263.2749 | $263.27 | $263.25 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.68 | 4.529% | $201.4065 | $201.41 | $201.40 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.83 | 7.274% | $146.783 | $146.78 | $146.80 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.89 | 12.590% | $73.0597 | $73.06 | $73.05 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.47 | 9.768% | $229.931 | $229.93 | $229.95 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.66 | 8.839% | $47.5191 | $47.52 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,121.50 | $1,210.0728 | $1,210.07 | $1,210.05 | $1,210.10 | |