| 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 | $250.88 | 3.815% | $260.4511 | $260.45 | $260.45 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.76 | 6.267% | $231.407 | $231.41 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.46 | 9.802% | $244.2655 | $244.27 | $244.25 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.29 | 4.739% | $77.8106 | $77.81 | $77.80 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.30 | 4.253% | $190.0532 | $190.05 | $190.05 | $190.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.65 | 8.199% | $147.8539 | $147.85 | $147.85 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.34 | 3.289% | $135.6598 | $135.66 | $135.65 | $135.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,215.68 | $1,287.5011 | $1,287.50 | $1,287.45 | $1,287.70 | |