| 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 | $249.56 | 6.429% | $265.6042 | $265.60 | $265.60 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.77 | 10.343% | $267.8797 | $267.88 | $267.90 | $267.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.53 | 4.243% | $246.566 | $246.57 | $246.55 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.59 | 4.843% | $236.5153 | $236.52 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.25 | 12.310% | $93.4981 | $93.50 | $93.50 | $93.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.69 | 8.720% | $17.0582 | $17.06 | $17.05 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.55 | 12.274% | $145.451 | $145.45 | $145.45 | $145.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,182.94 | $1,272.5725 | $1,272.58 | $1,272.55 | $1,272.70 | |