| 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 | $250.95 | 3.195% | $258.9679 | $258.97 | $258.95 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.51 | 7.549% | $96.2671 | $96.27 | $96.25 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.82 | 5.650% | $212.1663 | $212.17 | $212.15 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.30 | 12.354% | $165.4974 | $165.50 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.98 | 6.600% | $159.8787 | $159.88 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.80 | 3.323% | $43.189 | $43.19 | $43.20 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.37 | 3.388% | $157.5323 | $157.53 | $157.55 | $157.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,032.73 | $1,093.4987 | $1,093.51 | $1,093.50 | $1,093.60 | |