| 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 | $248.37 | 6.237% | $263.8608 | $263.86 | $263.85 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.72 | 12.426% | $27.7917 | $27.79 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.30 | 13.702% | $48.0959 | $48.10 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.86 | 9.258% | $217.2705 | $217.27 | $217.25 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.25 | 12.631% | $28.4393 | $28.44 | $28.45 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.36 | 4.553% | $236.6662 | $236.67 | $236.65 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.81 | 10.178% | $255.4036 | $255.40 | $255.40 | $255.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $997.67 | $1,077.5280 | $1,077.53 | $1,077.50 | $1,077.60 | |