| 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 | $225.69 | 10.555% | $249.5116 | $249.51 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.63 | 8.699% | $161.5593 | $161.56 | $161.55 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.27 | 5.759% | $210.746 | $210.75 | $210.75 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.39 | 9.168% | $47.368 | $47.37 | $47.35 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.75 | 4.613% | $99.1208 | $99.12 | $99.10 | $99.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.42 | 6.127% | $109.7565 | $109.76 | $109.75 | $109.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.31 | 11.737% | $241.6983 | $241.70 | $241.70 | $241.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.46 | $1,119.7605 | $1,119.77 | $1,119.70 | $1,119.80 | |