| 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 | $244.54 | 7.539% | $262.9759 | $262.98 | $263.00 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.77 | 7.578% | $50.3142 | $50.31 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.82 | 8.643% | $224.6955 | $224.70 | $224.70 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.40 | 7.341% | $51.953 | $51.95 | $51.95 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.55 | 7.122% | $146.2751 | $146.28 | $146.30 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.90 | 12.469% | $245.07 | $245.07 | $245.05 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.67 | 13.379% | $249.0596 | $249.06 | $249.05 | $249.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,120.65 | $1,230.3433 | $1,230.35 | $1,230.35 | $1,230.50 | |