| 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 | $245.73 | 5.103% | $258.2696 | $258.27 | $258.25 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.78 | 4.586% | $250.7763 | $250.78 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.91 | 3.268% | $237.4235 | $237.42 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.79 | 4.849% | $224.1567 | $224.16 | $224.15 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.67 | 10.633% | $143.4578 | $143.46 | $143.45 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.92 | 6.413% | $55.2496 | $55.25 | $55.25 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.57 | 8.789% | $103.9696 | $103.97 | $103.95 | $104.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,206.37 | $1,273.3031 | $1,273.31 | $1,273.25 | $1,273.40 | |