| 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 | $248.30 | 4.295% | $258.9645 | $258.96 | $258.95 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.72 | 7.246% | $164.8586 | $164.86 | $164.85 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.53 | 10.813% | $169.0231 | $169.02 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.54 | 4.670% | $114.6555 | $114.66 | $114.65 | $114.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.71 | 12.291% | $106.3508 | $106.35 | $106.35 | $106.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.69 | 5.384% | $252.5949 | $252.59 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.34 | 8.740% | $121.0711 | $121.07 | $121.05 | $121.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,109.83 | $1,187.5185 | $1,187.51 | $1,187.45 | $1,187.70 | |