| 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 | $246.67 | 3.163% | $254.4722 | $254.47 | $254.45 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.39 | 12.569% | $279.6101 | $279.61 | $279.60 | $279.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.32 | 7.162% | $208.2372 | $208.24 | $208.25 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.47 | 9.430% | $184.3567 | $184.36 | $184.35 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.58 | 5.160% | $163.6079 | $163.61 | $163.60 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.65 | 6.214% | $94.1587 | $94.16 | $94.15 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.64 | 4.695% | $187.0271 | $187.03 | $187.05 | $187.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,280.72 | $1,371.4699 | $1,371.48 | $1,371.45 | $1,371.50 | |