| 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 | $249.88 | 5.793% | $264.3555 | $264.36 | $264.35 | $264.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.32 | 12.539% | $7.1125 | $7.11 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.99 | 10.569% | $265.3545 | $265.35 | $265.35 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.30 | 8.610% | $133.9161 | $133.92 | $133.90 | $133.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.58 | 10.186% | $213.2981 | $213.30 | $213.30 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.71 | 10.176% | $157.2322 | $157.23 | $157.25 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.31 | 11.831% | $94.2847 | $94.28 | $94.30 | $94.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.09 | $1,135.5536 | $1,135.55 | $1,135.55 | $1,135.60 | |