| 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 | $248.88 | 3.814% | $258.3723 | $258.37 | $258.35 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.85 | 5.863% | $152.2839 | $152.28 | $152.30 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.79 | 7.731% | $262.6374 | $262.64 | $262.65 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.65 | 13.551% | $148.3544 | $148.35 | $148.35 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.46 | 12.746% | $272.2365 | $272.24 | $272.25 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.94 | 9.106% | $79.5819 | $79.58 | $79.60 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.77 | 8.572% | $12.7789 | $12.78 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,093.34 | $1,186.2453 | $1,186.24 | $1,186.30 | $1,186.30 | |