| 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 | $239.82 | 3.192% | $247.4751 | $247.48 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.85 | 6.450% | $188.2568 | $188.26 | $188.25 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.91 | 10.328% | $135.6041 | $135.60 | $135.60 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.26 | 11.330% | $111.6195 | $111.62 | $111.60 | $111.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.71 | 12.498% | $252.7943 | $252.79 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.36 | 5.561% | $81.662 | $81.66 | $81.65 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.85 | 12.305% | $276.1018 | $276.10 | $276.10 | $276.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.76 | $1,293.5136 | $1,293.51 | $1,293.50 | $1,293.60 | |