| 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 | $242.28 | 3.698% | $251.2395 | $251.24 | $251.25 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.27 | 10.803% | $155.4234 | $155.42 | $155.40 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.71 | 5.341% | $32.3502 | $32.35 | $32.35 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.73 | 3.621% | $40.1324 | $40.13 | $40.15 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.74 | 13.678% | $148.6226 | $148.62 | $148.60 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.25 | 12.403% | $110.4359 | $110.44 | $110.45 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.98 | 9.174% | $127.7117 | $127.71 | $127.70 | $127.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.96 | $865.9157 | $865.91 | $865.90 | $865.80 | |