| 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 | $242.27 | 3.268% | $250.1874 | $250.19 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.44 | 12.299% | $209.3703 | $209.37 | $209.35 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.51 | 8.555% | $164.4717 | $164.47 | $164.45 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.81 | 12.252% | $87.3433 | $87.34 | $87.35 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.48 | 12.397% | $155.6474 | $155.65 | $155.65 | $155.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.73 | 9.677% | $174.0903 | $174.09 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.31 | 12.552% | $229.955 | $229.96 | $229.95 | $230.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,159.55 | $1,271.0654 | $1,271.07 | $1,271.05 | $1,271.10 | |