| 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 | $249.96 | 3.548% | $258.8286 | $258.83 | $258.85 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.35 | 13.120% | $225.5047 | $225.50 | $225.50 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.43 | 11.860% | $31.8018 | $31.80 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.27 | 4.282% | $197.3745 | $197.37 | $197.35 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.36 | 11.494% | $236.7687 | $236.77 | $236.75 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.40 | 6.693% | $101.7851 | $101.79 | $101.80 | $101.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.64 | 9.216% | $123.0209 | $123.02 | $123.00 | $123.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.41 | $1,175.0843 | $1,175.08 | $1,175.05 | $1,175.10 | |