| 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 | $247.95 | 4.763% | $259.7599 | $259.76 | $259.75 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.54 | 13.718% | $203.0321 | $203.03 | $203.05 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.68 | 9.395% | $220.6278 | $220.63 | $220.65 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.50 | 11.151% | $277.3217 | $277.32 | $277.30 | $277.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.54 | 7.696% | $198.7422 | $198.74 | $198.75 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.92 | 8.265% | $62.7071 | $62.71 | $62.70 | $62.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.89 | 4.254% | $120.82 | $120.82 | $120.80 | $120.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,236.02 | $1,343.0108 | $1,343.01 | $1,343.00 | $1,342.90 | |