| 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 | $246.89 | 5.119% | $259.5283 | $259.53 | $259.55 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.72 | 7.585% | $42.7328 | $42.73 | $42.75 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.82 | 9.793% | $241.347 | $241.35 | $241.35 | $241.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.96 | 3.758% | $88.1528 | $88.15 | $88.15 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.87 | 8.293% | $120.0644 | $120.06 | $120.05 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.91 | 10.783% | $259.1325 | $259.13 | $259.15 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.85 | 12.364% | $38.0352 | $38.04 | $38.05 | $38.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.02 | $1,048.9930 | $1,048.99 | $1,049.05 | $1,048.90 | |