| 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 | $249.93 | 3.500% | $258.6776 | $258.68 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.75 | 3.206% | $216.4746 | $216.47 | $216.45 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.61 | 3.752% | $233.0374 | $233.04 | $233.05 | $233.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.85 | 11.386% | $90.0556 | $90.06 | $90.05 | $90.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.89 | 6.258% | $99.7656 | $99.77 | $99.75 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.72 | 4.793% | $211.3884 | $211.39 | $211.40 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.54 | 7.502% | $93.0322 | $93.03 | $93.05 | $93.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.29 | $1,202.4314 | $1,202.44 | $1,202.45 | $1,202.50 | |