| 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 | $244.29 | 5.731% | $258.2903 | $258.29 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.97 | 7.209% | $201.5208 | $201.52 | $201.50 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.49 | 6.658% | $199.9731 | $199.97 | $199.95 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.64 | 10.734% | $47.217 | $47.22 | $47.20 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.99 | 9.749% | $269.9716 | $269.97 | $269.95 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.65 | 11.847% | $171.8529 | $171.85 | $171.85 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.61 | 3.786% | $218.5837 | $218.58 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,272.64 | $1,367.4094 | $1,367.40 | $1,367.35 | $1,367.50 | |