| 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 | $240.97 | 3.103% | $248.4473 | $248.45 | $248.45 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.55 | 7.734% | $217.1379 | $217.14 | $217.15 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.52 | 5.189% | $179.3683 | $179.37 | $179.35 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.39 | 13.441% | $74.1791 | $74.18 | $74.20 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.46 | 9.749% | $81.7191 | $81.72 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.93 | 11.284% | $100.0777 | $100.08 | $100.10 | $100.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.94 | 7.535% | $169.8408 | $169.84 | $169.85 | $169.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.76 | $1,070.7702 | $1,070.78 | $1,070.80 | $1,070.70 | |