| 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 | $249.93 | 3.165% | $257.8403 | $257.84 | $257.85 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.96 | 7.631% | $185.0823 | $185.08 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.90 | 13.626% | $230.5472 | $230.55 | $230.55 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.42 | 5.301% | $179.454 | $179.45 | $179.45 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.43 | 3.703% | $57.4826 | $57.48 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.62 | 8.320% | $128.4892 | $128.49 | $128.50 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.39 | 9.754% | $259.4475 | $259.45 | $259.45 | $259.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,205.65 | $1,298.3431 | $1,298.34 | $1,298.40 | $1,298.30 | |