| 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 | $249.48 | 3.228% | $257.5332 | $257.53 | $257.55 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.78 | 6.512% | $181.9012 | $181.90 | $181.90 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.96 | 3.737% | $137.9287 | $137.93 | $137.95 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.26 | 3.239% | $93.1835 | $93.18 | $93.20 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.51 | 11.571% | $217.0168 | $217.02 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.71 | 5.569% | $104.2072 | $104.21 | $104.20 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.81 | 4.126% | $52.9064 | $52.91 | $52.90 | $52.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $987.51 | $1,044.6770 | $1,044.68 | $1,044.70 | $1,044.60 | |