| 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 | $250.54 | 3.486% | $259.2738 | $259.27 | $259.25 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.44 | 12.668% | $81.6167 | $81.62 | $81.60 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.50 | 13.127% | $213.2444 | $213.24 | $213.25 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.43 | 11.647% | $202.5612 | $202.56 | $202.55 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.45 | 12.711% | $89.5489 | $89.55 | $89.55 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.55 | 5.368% | $171.2757 | $171.28 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.27 | 10.731% | $230.6195 | $230.62 | $230.60 | $230.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.18 | $1,248.1402 | $1,248.14 | $1,248.10 | $1,248.10 | |