| 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 | $240.99 | 3.572% | $249.5982 | $249.60 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.75 | 7.205% | $51.1904 | $51.19 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.69 | 10.320% | $269.942 | $269.94 | $269.95 | $269.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.96 | 4.236% | $103.1519 | $103.15 | $103.15 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.93 | 12.731% | $178.0361 | $178.04 | $178.05 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.86 | 11.785% | $55.736 | $55.74 | $55.75 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.92 | 11.305% | $189.1295 | $189.13 | $189.15 | $189.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.10 | $1,096.7841 | $1,096.79 | $1,096.85 | $1,096.70 | |