| 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 | $243.92 | 3.598% | $252.6962 | $252.70 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.94 | 3.588% | $256.8361 | $256.84 | $256.85 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.73 | 13.389% | $246.8819 | $246.88 | $246.90 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.75 | 5.371% | $183.0821 | $183.08 | $183.10 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.96 | 8.563% | $234.4527 | $234.45 | $234.45 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.75 | 6.565% | $119.0864 | $119.09 | $119.10 | $119.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.25 | 8.820% | $36.1827 | $36.18 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,244.30 | $1,329.2181 | $1,329.22 | $1,329.30 | $1,329.30 | |