| 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 | $245.58 | 3.500% | $254.1753 | $254.18 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.99 | 10.255% | $85.9879 | $85.99 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.53 | 4.326% | $30.8075 | $30.81 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.66 | 12.691% | $87.5158 | $87.52 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.43 | 10.315% | $181.391 | $181.39 | $181.40 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.84 | 5.430% | $258.1348 | $258.13 | $258.15 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.25 | 7.673% | $210.2315 | $210.23 | $210.25 | $210.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,035.28 | $1,108.2438 | $1,108.25 | $1,108.30 | $1,108.20 | |