| 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 | $239.92 | 5.656% | $253.4899 | $253.49 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.41 | 13.448% | $82.1477 | $82.15 | $82.15 | $82.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.88 | 9.798% | $175.545 | $175.55 | $175.55 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.64 | 13.485% | $156.2008 | $156.20 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.62 | 6.345% | $124.0195 | $124.02 | $124.00 | $124.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.44 | 3.120% | $243.8169 | $243.82 | $243.80 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.79 | 3.519% | $43.2606 | $43.26 | $43.25 | $43.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.70 | $1,078.4804 | $1,078.49 | $1,078.45 | $1,078.40 | |