| 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 | $250.47 | 3.157% | $258.3773 | $258.38 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.55 | 13.571% | $108.5171 | $108.52 | $108.50 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.36 | 3.712% | $135.199 | $135.20 | $135.20 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.88 | 4.176% | $29.0443 | $29.04 | $29.05 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.48 | 9.253% | $144.7384 | $144.74 | $144.75 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.33 | 8.869% | $153.8646 | $153.86 | $153.85 | $153.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.97 | 4.608% | $41.8118 | $41.81 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.04 | $871.5525 | $871.55 | $871.55 | $871.50 | |