| 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 | $248.74 | 3.840% | $258.2916 | $258.29 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.85 | 6.706% | $258.0685 | $258.07 | $258.05 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.65 | 13.421% | $12.0793 | $12.08 | $12.10 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.85 | 6.634% | $8.3708 | $8.37 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.25 | 9.411% | $228.9425 | $228.94 | $228.95 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.90 | 7.213% | $112.4664 | $112.47 | $112.45 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.38 | 13.152% | $245.9698 | $245.97 | $245.95 | $246.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.62 | $1,124.1889 | $1,124.19 | $1,124.15 | $1,124.30 | |