| 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 | $239.90 | 5.850% | $253.9342 | $253.93 | $253.95 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.90 | 5.130% | $157.5899 | $157.59 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.76 | 12.797% | $71.9194 | $71.92 | $71.90 | $71.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.84 | 12.654% | $154.1557 | $154.16 | $154.15 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.57 | 6.141% | $51.5527 | $51.55 | $51.55 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.39 | 4.264% | $154.7173 | $154.72 | $154.70 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.88 | 3.131% | $188.606 | $188.61 | $188.60 | $188.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.24 | $1,032.4752 | $1,032.48 | $1,032.45 | $1,032.50 | |