| 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 | $240.72 | 3.636% | $249.4726 | $249.47 | $249.45 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.65 | 12.819% | $233.1405 | $233.14 | $233.15 | $233.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.99 | 12.383% | $252.8505 | $252.85 | $252.85 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.52 | 7.140% | $31.6277 | $31.63 | $31.65 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.28 | 5.670% | $146.1205 | $146.12 | $146.10 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.31 | 5.788% | $138.9102 | $138.91 | $138.90 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.36 | 5.208% | $142.4095 | $142.41 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,106.83 | $1,194.5315 | $1,194.53 | $1,194.50 | $1,194.50 | |