| 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 | $248.42 | 3.622% | $257.4178 | $257.42 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.68 | 13.444% | $246.9449 | $246.94 | $246.95 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.78 | 10.828% | $35.2211 | $35.22 | $35.20 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.39 | 13.770% | $126.7284 | $126.73 | $126.75 | $126.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.54 | 5.681% | $47.0703 | $47.07 | $47.05 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.60 | 12.709% | $223.8401 | $223.84 | $223.85 | $223.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.82 | 8.687% | $236.742 | $236.74 | $236.75 | $236.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,070.23 | $1,173.9646 | $1,173.96 | $1,173.95 | $1,173.80 | |