| 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 | $248.25 | 3.585% | $257.1498 | $257.15 | $257.15 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.36 | 9.843% | $20.1672 | $20.17 | $20.15 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.43 | 12.848% | $273.5774 | $273.58 | $273.60 | $273.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.44 | 7.321% | $220.4803 | $220.48 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.96 | 3.650% | $184.4555 | $184.46 | $184.45 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.42 | 10.370% | $221.2036 | $221.20 | $221.20 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.34 | 6.670% | $253.1706 | $253.17 | $253.15 | $253.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,330.20 | $1,430.2044 | $1,430.21 | $1,430.20 | $1,430.30 | |