| 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 | $250.68 | 3.132% | $258.5313 | $258.53 | $258.55 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.32 | 12.219% | $194.498 | $194.50 | $194.50 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.48 | 10.471% | $134.2002 | $134.20 | $134.20 | $134.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.94 | 11.662% | $120.528 | $120.53 | $120.55 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.85 | 12.162% | $271.2638 | $271.26 | $271.25 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.43 | 9.741% | $168.3756 | $168.38 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.64 | 13.212% | $245.2625 | $245.26 | $245.25 | $245.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,265.34 | $1,392.6594 | $1,392.66 | $1,392.70 | $1,392.70 | |