| 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 | $243.63 | 3.583% | $252.3593 | $252.36 | $252.35 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.62 | 9.244% | $171.098 | $171.10 | $171.10 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.96 | 13.137% | $24.8449 | $24.84 | $24.85 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.64 | 3.172% | $125.4984 | $125.50 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.57 | 13.518% | $123.2465 | $123.25 | $123.25 | $123.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.63 | 11.141% | $192.9741 | $192.97 | $192.95 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.81 | 3.745% | $49.6005 | $49.60 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.86 | $939.6217 | $939.62 | $939.60 | $939.60 | |