| 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 | $247.48 | 4.281% | $258.0746 | $258.07 | $258.05 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.44 | 10.524% | $207.1662 | $207.17 | $207.15 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.31 | 3.336% | $76.789 | $76.79 | $76.80 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.97 | 7.566% | $183.9056 | $183.91 | $183.90 | $183.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.43 | 12.327% | $77.9886 | $77.99 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.39 | 12.506% | $187.1987 | $187.20 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.31 | 10.721% | $107.7426 | $107.74 | $107.75 | $107.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,013.33 | $1,098.8653 | $1,098.87 | $1,098.85 | $1,098.90 | |