| 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 | $239.44 | 5.224% | $251.9483 | $251.95 | $251.95 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.36 | 11.717% | $47.3233 | $47.32 | $47.30 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.99 | 7.410% | $95.5842 | $95.58 | $95.60 | $95.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.81 | 4.739% | $256.4115 | $256.41 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.70 | 11.740% | $235.4362 | $235.44 | $235.45 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.66 | 6.586% | $100.8943 | $100.89 | $100.90 | $100.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.66 | 3.331% | $177.378 | $177.38 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.62 | $1,164.9758 | $1,164.97 | $1,165.00 | $1,164.90 | |