| 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 | $248.80 | 3.693% | $257.9882 | $257.99 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.80 | 12.864% | $243.5605 | $243.56 | $243.55 | $243.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.28 | 3.279% | $80.8468 | $80.85 | $80.85 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.44 | 9.414% | $38.7763 | $38.78 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.29 | 7.410% | $202.2423 | $202.24 | $202.25 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.63 | 6.107% | $125.8747 | $125.87 | $125.85 | $125.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.37 | 11.609% | $47.2887 | $47.29 | $47.30 | $47.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $927.61 | $996.5775 | $996.58 | $996.60 | $996.60 | |