| 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 | $243.95 | 3.709% | $252.9981 | $253.00 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.47 | 6.474% | $232.6137 | $232.61 | $232.60 | $232.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.62 | 5.281% | $188.0529 | $188.05 | $188.05 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.38 | 13.424% | $79.8278 | $79.83 | $79.85 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.72 | 12.469% | $184.1342 | $184.13 | $184.15 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.81 | 3.260% | $237.3018 | $237.30 | $237.30 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.82 | 7.728% | $233.5758 | $233.58 | $233.60 | $233.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,321.77 | $1,408.5043 | $1,408.50 | $1,408.55 | $1,408.50 | |