| 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 | $239.42 | 4.500% | $250.1939 | $250.19 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.91 | 13.254% | $118.8148 | $118.81 | $118.80 | $118.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.40 | 9.790% | $241.9772 | $241.98 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.82 | 12.217% | $160.2683 | $160.27 | $160.25 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.49 | 12.795% | $276.9004 | $276.90 | $276.90 | $276.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.43 | 5.472% | $48.9706 | $48.97 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.91 | 6.746% | $54.3444 | $54.34 | $54.35 | $54.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.38 | $1,151.4696 | $1,151.46 | $1,151.45 | $1,151.50 | |