| 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 | $242.83 | 4.725% | $254.3037 | $254.30 | $254.30 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.76 | 12.404% | $260.5075 | $260.51 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.75 | 11.263% | $245.6131 | $245.61 | $245.60 | $245.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.52 | 7.436% | $124.1101 | $124.11 | $124.10 | $124.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.60 | 8.112% | $199.5748 | $199.57 | $199.55 | $199.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.68 | 5.149% | $42.7746 | $42.77 | $42.75 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.33 | 9.510% | $123.0126 | $123.01 | $123.00 | $123.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.47 | $1,249.8964 | $1,249.88 | $1,249.80 | $1,249.90 | |