| 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 | $245.69 | 9.232% | $268.3721 | $268.37 | $268.35 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.84 | 3.509% | $138.5364 | $138.54 | $138.55 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.89 | 8.704% | $144.4567 | $144.46 | $144.45 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.84 | 6.416% | $61.551 | $61.55 | $61.55 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.53 | 4.728% | $98.9994 | $99.00 | $99.00 | $99.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.33 | 12.346% | $273.3715 | $273.37 | $273.35 | $273.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.31 | 7.836% | $249.4355 | $249.44 | $249.45 | $249.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.43 | $1,234.7226 | $1,234.73 | $1,234.70 | $1,234.80 | |