| 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 | $249.34 | 3.515% | $258.1043 | $258.10 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.27 | 3.776% | $80.1877 | $80.19 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.79 | 10.213% | $198.152 | $198.15 | $198.15 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.97 | 3.746% | $195.0114 | $195.01 | $195.00 | $195.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.67 | 13.501% | $215.2773 | $215.28 | $215.30 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.88 | 6.767% | $266.7894 | $266.79 | $266.80 | $266.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.68 | 3.131% | $256.4662 | $256.47 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,382.60 | $1,469.9883 | $1,469.99 | $1,470.00 | $1,470.10 | |