| 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 | $239.75 | 4.750% | $251.1381 | $251.14 | $251.15 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.81 | 7.364% | $130.7801 | $130.78 | $130.80 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.26 | 3.634% | $44.8321 | $44.83 | $44.85 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.50 | 12.398% | $274.8131 | $274.81 | $274.80 | $274.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.38 | 12.504% | $263.6869 | $263.69 | $263.70 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.74 | 11.532% | $74.4365 | $74.44 | $74.45 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.48 | 8.168% | $122.749 | $122.75 | $122.75 | $122.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,063.92 | $1,162.4358 | $1,162.44 | $1,162.50 | $1,162.30 | |