| 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 | $240.59 | 7.358% | $258.2926 | $258.29 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.37 | 12.638% | $88.2744 | $88.27 | $88.25 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.52 | 10.523% | $274.6718 | $274.67 | $274.65 | $274.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.56 | 11.176% | $149.5984 | $149.60 | $149.60 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.66 | 9.413% | $228.3012 | $228.30 | $228.30 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.25 | 7.710% | $246.9252 | $246.93 | $246.95 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.94 | 6.840% | $114.2547 | $114.25 | $114.25 | $114.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,246.89 | $1,360.3183 | $1,360.31 | $1,360.30 | $1,360.40 | |