| 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 | $249.92 | 3.554% | $258.8022 | $258.80 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.46 | 5.625% | $187.4421 | $187.44 | $187.45 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.90 | 9.774% | $65.7546 | $65.75 | $65.75 | $65.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.50 | 9.467% | $133.0024 | $133.00 | $133.00 | $133.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.54 | 4.327% | $207.1308 | $207.13 | $207.15 | $207.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.60 | 12.498% | $250.4205 | $250.42 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.86 | 11.378% | $235.9654 | $235.97 | $235.95 | $236.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,241.78 | $1,338.5180 | $1,338.51 | $1,338.50 | $1,338.50 | |