| 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 | $250.96 | 3.185% | $258.9531 | $258.95 | $258.95 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.86 | 10.386% | $155.4897 | $155.49 | $155.50 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.40 | 8.595% | $76.4509 | $76.45 | $76.45 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.80 | 11.459% | $30.9856 | $30.99 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.78 | 13.802% | $267.1843 | $267.18 | $267.20 | $267.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.57 | 13.809% | $231.681 | $231.68 | $231.70 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.57 | 11.741% | $9.5762 | $9.58 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $936.94 | $1,030.3208 | $1,030.32 | $1,030.40 | $1,030.50 | |