| 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 | $248.91 | 3.665% | $258.0326 | $258.03 | $258.05 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.55 | 7.334% | $265.7053 | $265.71 | $265.70 | $265.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.51 | 5.132% | $82.5391 | $82.54 | $82.55 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.66 | 6.126% | $122.7453 | $122.75 | $122.75 | $122.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.83 | 5.550% | $88.4826 | $88.48 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.67 | 5.784% | $198.5248 | $198.52 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.98 | 13.373% | $278.8749 | $278.87 | $278.85 | $278.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,208.11 | $1,294.9046 | $1,294.90 | $1,294.90 | $1,294.80 | |