| 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 | $236.56 | 4.567% | $247.3637 | $247.36 | $247.35 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.33 | 12.736% | $252.9007 | $252.90 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.29 | 10.316% | $109.5328 | $109.53 | $109.55 | $109.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.30 | 7.557% | $79.9149 | $79.91 | $79.90 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.63 | 7.257% | $130.4567 | $130.46 | $130.45 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.62 | 5.860% | $230.3725 | $230.37 | $230.35 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.31 | 8.245% | $208.166 | $208.17 | $208.15 | $208.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.04 | $1,258.7073 | $1,258.70 | $1,258.65 | $1,258.80 | |