| 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 | $244.88 | 3.179% | $252.6647 | $252.66 | $252.65 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.86 | 9.873% | $15.2284 | $15.23 | $15.25 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.87 | 5.667% | $12.5427 | $12.54 | $12.55 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.98 | 6.141% | $177.2342 | $177.23 | $177.25 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.51 | 10.338% | $123.0379 | $123.04 | $123.05 | $123.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.70 | 9.199% | $187.4947 | $187.49 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.89 | 13.463% | $189.3584 | $189.36 | $189.35 | $189.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.69 | $957.5610 | $957.55 | $957.60 | $957.50 | |