| 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 | $238.74 | 5.278% | $251.3407 | $251.34 | $251.35 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.97 | 9.330% | $272.1989 | $272.20 | $272.20 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.81 | 7.747% | $270.2403 | $270.24 | $270.25 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.39 | 8.350% | $204.1206 | $204.12 | $204.10 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.41 | 11.416% | $111.8728 | $111.87 | $111.85 | $111.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.47 | 10.753% | $29.3163 | $29.32 | $29.30 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.44 | 8.134% | $192.9543 | $192.95 | $192.95 | $193.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,232.23 | $1,332.0439 | $1,332.04 | $1,332.00 | $1,332.00 | |