| 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 | $250.30 | 3.154% | $258.1945 | $258.19 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.75 | 5.230% | $131.2744 | $131.27 | $131.25 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.60 | 7.304% | $262.4656 | $262.47 | $262.45 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.52 | 3.286% | $112.086 | $112.09 | $112.10 | $112.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.47 | 10.274% | $143.8745 | $143.87 | $143.85 | $143.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.44 | 4.516% | $111.2468 | $111.25 | $111.25 | $111.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.99 | 8.295% | $125.6114 | $125.61 | $125.60 | $125.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.07 | $1,144.7532 | $1,144.75 | $1,144.70 | $1,144.80 | |