| 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 | $240.96 | 4.415% | $251.5984 | $251.60 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.57 | 12.632% | $43.4422 | $43.44 | $43.45 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.92 | 9.760% | $128.3314 | $128.33 | $128.35 | $128.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.32 | 8.325% | $25.2614 | $25.26 | $25.25 | $25.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.95 | 9.562% | $253.0334 | $253.03 | $253.05 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.47 | 4.382% | $66.2513 | $66.25 | $66.25 | $66.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.82 | 10.302% | $168.5635 | $168.56 | $168.55 | $168.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $867.01 | $936.4816 | $936.47 | $936.50 | $936.50 | |