| 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 | $238.72 | 4.507% | $249.4791 | $249.48 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.36 | 8.562% | $244.6553 | $244.66 | $244.65 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.28 | 5.362% | $114.086 | $114.09 | $114.10 | $114.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.43 | 12.783% | $52.3651 | $52.37 | $52.35 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.42 | 10.767% | $17.0803 | $17.08 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.92 | 8.228% | $74.5907 | $74.59 | $74.60 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.78 | 12.630% | $235.1489 | $235.15 | $235.15 | $235.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $911.91 | $987.4054 | $987.42 | $987.45 | $987.50 | |