| 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 | $246.98 | 3.750% | $256.2418 | $256.24 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.94 | 4.797% | $218.9629 | $218.96 | $218.95 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.37 | 3.826% | $122.8988 | $122.90 | $122.90 | $122.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.68 | 9.414% | $225.0427 | $225.04 | $225.05 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.37 | 4.850% | $53.8614 | $53.86 | $53.85 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.78 | 6.506% | $108.4018 | $108.40 | $108.40 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.58 | 4.150% | $131.8331 | $131.83 | $131.85 | $131.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.70 | $1,117.2425 | $1,117.23 | $1,117.25 | $1,117.20 | |