| 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 | $244.84 | 3.245% | $252.7851 | $252.79 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.95 | 10.227% | $198.3535 | $198.35 | $198.35 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.63 | 12.440% | $11.9524 | $11.95 | $11.95 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.70 | 12.798% | $154.1949 | $154.19 | $154.20 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.65 | 10.810% | $144.7733 | $144.77 | $144.75 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.26 | 9.615% | $68.2463 | $68.25 | $68.25 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.57 | 6.696% | $265.2142 | $265.21 | $265.20 | $265.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,013.60 | $1,095.5197 | $1,095.51 | $1,095.50 | $1,095.60 | |