| 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 | $249.53 | 3.170% | $257.4401 | $257.44 | $257.45 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.48 | 12.463% | $268.2018 | $268.20 | $268.20 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.80 | 8.184% | $203.1696 | $203.17 | $203.15 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.61 | 4.488% | $213.7929 | $213.79 | $213.80 | $213.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.83 | 9.737% | $215.9953 | $216.00 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.36 | 8.298% | $195.3263 | $195.33 | $195.35 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.65 | 11.470% | $208.0588 | $208.06 | $208.05 | $208.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,444.26 | $1,561.9848 | $1,561.99 | $1,562.00 | $1,562.00 | |