| 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 | $243.60 | 3.747% | $252.7277 | $252.73 | $252.75 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.78 | 3.214% | $47.2514 | $47.25 | $47.25 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.69 | 7.582% | $48.0784 | $48.08 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.43 | 3.313% | $176.0763 | $176.08 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.92 | 3.778% | $81.9016 | $81.90 | $81.90 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.67 | 11.370% | $232.3958 | $232.40 | $232.40 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.65 | 5.458% | $224.2564 | $224.26 | $224.25 | $224.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.74 | $1,062.6876 | $1,062.70 | $1,062.75 | $1,062.80 | |