| 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 | $248.79 | 3.154% | $256.6368 | $256.64 | $256.65 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.51 | 6.246% | $169.473 | $169.47 | $169.45 | $169.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.67 | 8.290% | $29.9638 | $29.96 | $29.95 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.54 | 10.383% | $173.8974 | $173.90 | $173.90 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.79 | 10.676% | $82.7746 | $82.77 | $82.75 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.91 | 6.272% | $58.354 | $58.35 | $58.35 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.65 | 4.534% | $83.2613 | $83.26 | $83.25 | $83.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.86 | $854.3609 | $854.35 | $854.30 | $854.50 | |