| 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 | 3.549% | $252.6078 | $252.61 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.59 | 10.576% | $145.507 | $145.51 | $145.50 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.82 | 11.340% | $10.9336 | $10.93 | $10.95 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.47 | 3.738% | $252.5709 | $252.57 | $252.55 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.81 | 5.307% | $94.5762 | $94.58 | $94.60 | $94.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.44 | 4.448% | $15.0823 | $15.08 | $15.10 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.69 | 8.834% | $248.8925 | $248.89 | $248.90 | $248.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.77 | $1,020.1703 | $1,020.17 | $1,020.20 | $1,020.20 | |