| 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 | $240.78 | 3.420% | $249.0147 | $249.01 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.77 | 7.465% | $30.9177 | $30.92 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.92 | 11.410% | $7.7096 | $7.71 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.96 | 4.127% | $122.8282 | $122.83 | $122.85 | $122.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.61 | 9.383% | $9.4179 | $9.42 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.89 | 13.448% | $36.1786 | $36.18 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.29 | 9.776% | $167.1779 | $167.18 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $587.22 | $623.2446 | $623.25 | $623.25 | $623.20 | |