| 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 | $237.95 | 6.718% | $253.9355 | $253.94 | $253.95 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.32 | 11.748% | $243.9682 | $243.97 | $243.95 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.46 | 9.554% | $33.3701 | $33.37 | $33.35 | $33.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.57 | 6.805% | $197.13 | $197.13 | $197.15 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.91 | 10.114% | $82.4864 | $82.49 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.75 | 9.379% | $168.1702 | $168.17 | $168.15 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.41 | 7.629% | $105.9177 | $105.92 | $105.90 | $105.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $998.37 | $1,084.9781 | $1,084.99 | $1,084.95 | $1,085.00 | |