| 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 | $235.77 | 5.187% | $247.9994 | $248.00 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.75 | 10.382% | $178.5429 | $178.54 | $178.55 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.41 | 6.591% | $86.7757 | $86.78 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.75 | 9.154% | $39.0226 | $39.02 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.55 | 13.804% | $133.7766 | $133.78 | $133.80 | $133.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.25 | 13.427% | $72.8768 | $72.88 | $72.90 | $72.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.98 | 3.643% | $252.8682 | $252.87 | $252.85 | $252.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $940.46 | $1,011.8622 | $1,011.87 | $1,011.90 | $1,011.90 | |