| 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 | $242.88 | 6.406% | $258.4389 | $258.44 | $258.45 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.75 | 7.220% | $251.699 | $251.70 | $251.70 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.83 | 13.141% | $231.7467 | $231.75 | $231.75 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.38 | 9.233% | $212.3271 | $212.33 | $212.35 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.30 | 9.368% | $84.5415 | $84.54 | $84.55 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.74 | 4.313% | $146.8101 | $146.81 | $146.80 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.72 | 7.642% | $244.0459 | $244.05 | $244.05 | $244.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,321.60 | $1,429.6092 | $1,429.62 | $1,429.65 | $1,429.40 | |