| 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 | $238.31 | 4.600% | $249.2723 | $249.27 | $249.25 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.66 | 6.688% | $54.0481 | $54.05 | $54.05 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.62 | 7.236% | $99.322 | $99.32 | $99.30 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.60 | 10.829% | $230.081 | $230.08 | $230.10 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.72 | 7.198% | $24.3554 | $24.36 | $24.35 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.72 | 3.634% | $125.107 | $125.11 | $125.10 | $125.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.81 | 12.455% | $129.1096 | $129.11 | $129.10 | $129.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $847.44 | $911.2954 | $911.30 | $911.25 | $911.30 | |