| 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 | $245.76 | 4.655% | $257.2001 | $257.20 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.84 | 4.110% | $233.0398 | $233.04 | $233.05 | $233.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.40 | 3.790% | $229.7911 | $229.79 | $229.80 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.36 | 3.238% | $216.1391 | $216.14 | $216.15 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.29 | 11.418% | $277.7539 | $277.75 | $277.75 | $277.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.48 | 9.112% | $179.4674 | $179.47 | $179.45 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.40 | 3.379% | $150.3131 | $150.31 | $150.30 | $150.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,459.53 | $1,543.7045 | $1,543.70 | $1,543.70 | $1,543.70 | |