| 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 | $240.62 | 5.683% | $254.2944 | $254.29 | $254.30 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.54 | 7.334% | $243.1544 | $243.15 | $243.15 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.46 | 8.785% | $221.334 | $221.33 | $221.35 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.89 | 11.827% | $173.2088 | $173.21 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.87 | 10.425% | $137.8877 | $137.89 | $137.90 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.36 | 9.142% | $137.9118 | $137.91 | $137.90 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.55 | 11.308% | $49.5877 | $49.59 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,121.29 | $1,217.3788 | $1,217.37 | $1,217.40 | $1,217.40 | |