| 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 | $249.85 | 5.377% | $263.2844 | $263.28 | $263.30 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.45 | 12.178% | $263.0013 | $263.00 | $263.00 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.46 | 8.423% | $139.2802 | $139.28 | $139.30 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.34 | 3.357% | $107.8427 | $107.84 | $107.85 | $107.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.78 | 12.565% | $246.2697 | $246.27 | $246.25 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.98 | 9.658% | $165.5616 | $165.56 | $165.55 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.35 | 6.830% | $32.4229 | $32.42 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,117.21 | $1,217.6628 | $1,217.65 | $1,217.65 | $1,217.70 | |