| 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 | $247.40 | 3.571% | $256.2347 | $256.23 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.73 | 5.330% | $115.5786 | $115.58 | $115.60 | $115.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.40 | 10.402% | $264.3024 | $264.30 | $264.30 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.76 | 5.220% | $179.6737 | $179.67 | $179.65 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.81 | 12.360% | $230.1245 | $230.12 | $230.10 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.35 | 8.419% | $99.0408 | $99.04 | $99.05 | $99.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.63 | 8.716% | $158.3231 | $158.32 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,209.08 | $1,303.2778 | $1,303.26 | $1,303.25 | $1,303.20 | |