| 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 | $247.88 | 4.638% | $259.3767 | $259.38 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.41 | 9.485% | $80.3729 | $80.37 | $80.35 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.75 | 4.864% | $230.4386 | $230.44 | $230.45 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.60 | 10.447% | $250.2729 | $250.27 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.64 | 8.420% | $105.8613 | $105.86 | $105.85 | $105.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.51 | 12.869% | $49.1093 | $49.11 | $49.10 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.72 | 13.296% | $195.6849 | $195.68 | $195.70 | $195.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.51 | $1,171.1166 | $1,171.11 | $1,171.10 | $1,171.20 | |