| 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 | $250.85 | 3.499% | $259.6272 | $259.63 | $259.65 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.72 | 6.771% | $222.8524 | $222.85 | $222.85 | $222.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.38 | 12.148% | $214.6288 | $214.63 | $214.65 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.64 | 6.122% | $123.7807 | $123.78 | $123.80 | $123.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.75 | 8.650% | $248.5369 | $248.54 | $248.55 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.69 | 4.290% | $230.1576 | $230.16 | $230.15 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.80 | 5.119% | $69.1683 | $69.17 | $69.15 | $69.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,282.83 | $1,368.7519 | $1,368.76 | $1,368.80 | $1,368.80 | |