| 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 | $242.48 | 6.182% | $257.4701 | $257.47 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.97 | 8.685% | $45.6151 | $45.62 | $45.60 | $45.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.46 | 12.185% | $54.3649 | $54.36 | $54.35 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.73 | 7.764% | $101.0072 | $101.01 | $101.00 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.28 | 11.627% | $270.4499 | $270.45 | $270.45 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.66 | 6.558% | $198.9012 | $198.90 | $198.90 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.90 | 11.638% | $120.4574 | $120.46 | $120.45 | $120.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $963.48 | $1,048.2658 | $1,048.27 | $1,048.20 | $1,048.30 | |