| 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 | $246.55 | 7.178% | $264.2474 | $264.25 | $264.25 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.86 | 7.461% | $37.4609 | $37.46 | $37.45 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.45 | 3.817% | $207.063 | $207.06 | $207.05 | $207.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.75 | 12.176% | $163.4965 | $163.50 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.65 | 13.672% | $283.7821 | $283.78 | $283.80 | $283.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.75 | 9.234% | $27.0354 | $27.04 | $27.05 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.62 | 11.329% | $132.0585 | $132.06 | $132.05 | $132.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,019.63 | $1,115.1438 | $1,115.15 | $1,115.15 | $1,115.20 | |