| 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 | $238.90 | 5.171% | $251.2535 | $251.25 | $251.25 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.28 | 8.646% | $31.8115 | $31.81 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.75 | 10.283% | $48.2488 | $48.25 | $48.25 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.50 | 12.739% | $275.6469 | $275.65 | $275.65 | $275.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.88 | 9.624% | $176.3631 | $176.36 | $176.35 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.44 | 6.510% | $127.2155 | $127.22 | $127.20 | $127.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.78 | 13.666% | $53.173 | $53.17 | $53.15 | $53.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.53 | $963.7123 | $963.71 | $963.65 | $963.70 | |