| 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 | $240.32 | 3.320% | $248.2986 | $248.30 | $248.30 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.56 | 4.661% | $169.0903 | $169.09 | $169.10 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.81 | 5.629% | $220.5639 | $220.56 | $220.55 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.87 | 13.564% | $264.4565 | $264.46 | $264.45 | $264.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.39 | 12.815% | $162.8936 | $162.89 | $162.90 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.58 | 3.520% | $72.0292 | $72.03 | $72.05 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.65 | 5.226% | $229.0244 | $229.02 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,275.18 | $1,366.3565 | $1,366.35 | $1,366.35 | $1,366.40 | |