| 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 | $240.29 | 3.750% | $249.3009 | $249.30 | $249.30 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.50 | 6.832% | $163.9871 | $163.99 | $164.00 | $164.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.42 | 5.258% | $12.0205 | $12.02 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.61 | 7.689% | $160.0366 | $160.04 | $160.05 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.63 | 12.274% | $170.2411 | $170.24 | $170.25 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.81 | 7.445% | $192.1224 | $192.12 | $192.10 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.87 | 10.770% | $19.7946 | $19.79 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.13 | $967.5032 | $967.50 | $967.50 | $967.40 | |