| 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 | $248.29 | 3.209% | $256.2576 | $256.26 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.60 | 12.870% | $83.0723 | $83.07 | $83.05 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.87 | 5.433% | $261.3368 | $261.34 | $261.35 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.70 | 3.617% | $231.7912 | $231.79 | $231.80 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.56 | 11.170% | $170.7127 | $170.71 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.91 | 9.361% | $192.3769 | $192.38 | $192.40 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.53 | 13.823% | $42.7178 | $42.72 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,160.46 | $1,238.2653 | $1,238.27 | $1,238.25 | $1,238.30 | |