| 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 | $242.42 | 3.278% | $250.3665 | $250.37 | $250.35 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.36 | 13.608% | $164.0045 | $164.00 | $164.00 | $164.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.38 | 13.260% | $239.409 | $239.41 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.42 | 4.542% | $209.5231 | $209.52 | $209.50 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.74 | 4.184% | $182.0511 | $182.05 | $182.05 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.30 | 13.550% | $193.3757 | $193.38 | $193.40 | $193.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.99 | 8.505% | $176.8523 | $176.85 | $176.85 | $176.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,306.61 | $1,415.5822 | $1,415.58 | $1,415.55 | $1,415.70 | |