| 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 | $247.88 | 3.316% | $256.0997 | $256.10 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.26 | 4.592% | $168.6651 | $168.67 | $168.65 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.71 | 8.561% | $249.3755 | $249.38 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.35 | 12.694% | $9.4099 | $9.41 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.84 | 6.722% | $125.7612 | $125.76 | $125.75 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.73 | 4.329% | $113.4369 | $113.44 | $113.45 | $113.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.91 | 9.721% | $79.9976 | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $946.68 | $1,002.7459 | $1,002.76 | $1,002.75 | $1,002.80 | |