| 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 | $249.32 | 3.581% | $258.2481 | $258.25 | $258.25 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.97 | 9.262% | $220.6765 | $220.68 | $220.70 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.27 | 6.873% | $29.1443 | $29.14 | $29.15 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.42 | 4.641% | $104.0341 | $104.03 | $104.05 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.60 | 5.497% | $159.9335 | $159.93 | $159.95 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.27 | 8.676% | $41.5903 | $41.59 | $41.60 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.95 | 5.210% | $260.8682 | $260.87 | $260.85 | $260.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,015.80 | $1,074.4950 | $1,074.49 | $1,074.55 | $1,074.40 | |