| 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 | $241.31 | 3.575% | $249.9368 | $249.94 | $249.95 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.26 | 11.414% | $156.2693 | $156.27 | $156.25 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.41 | 8.331% | $182.4402 | $182.44 | $182.45 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.37 | 12.209% | $250.6412 | $250.64 | $250.65 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.53 | 7.828% | $28.6068 | $28.61 | $28.60 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.43 | 8.132% | $114.0036 | $114.00 | $114.00 | $114.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.69 | 7.364% | $261.6353 | $261.64 | $261.65 | $261.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,149.00 | $1,243.5332 | $1,243.54 | $1,243.55 | $1,243.40 | |