| 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 | $247.77 | 4.209% | $258.1986 | $258.20 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.71 | 11.444% | $152.3551 | $152.36 | $152.35 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.37 | 11.366% | $118.46 | $118.46 | $118.45 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.74 | 9.802% | $28.263 | $28.26 | $28.25 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.59 | 9.757% | $187.2345 | $187.23 | $187.25 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.71 | 12.316% | $171.5178 | $171.52 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.90 | 6.295% | $201.8542 | $201.85 | $201.85 | $201.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.79 | $1,117.8832 | $1,117.88 | $1,117.85 | $1,118.00 | |