| 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 | $250.48 | 4.129% | $260.8223 | $260.82 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.74 | 12.752% | $71.8681 | $71.87 | $71.85 | $71.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.52 | 5.440% | $251.4955 | $251.50 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.29 | 12.490% | $169.0612 | $169.06 | $169.05 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.53 | 5.192% | $39.4786 | $39.48 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.99 | 9.767% | $234.8904 | $234.89 | $234.90 | $234.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.56 | 7.585% | $253.4272 | $253.43 | $253.45 | $253.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,190.11 | $1,281.0433 | $1,281.05 | $1,281.05 | $1,281.10 | |