| 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 | $245.94 | 3.430% | $254.3757 | $254.38 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.42 | 8.248% | $119.5274 | $119.53 | $119.55 | $119.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.90 | 12.156% | $108.6792 | $108.68 | $108.70 | $108.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.91 | 5.788% | $98.2876 | $98.29 | $98.30 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.46 | 11.823% | $63.1353 | $63.14 | $63.15 | $63.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.43 | 3.641% | $17.0282 | $17.03 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.25 | 5.242% | $18.1542 | $18.15 | $18.15 | $18.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $636.31 | $679.1876 | $679.20 | $679.30 | $679.20 | |