| 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 | $240.42 | 5.471% | $253.5734 | $253.57 | $253.55 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.93 | 6.753% | $132.299 | $132.30 | $132.30 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.95 | 10.834% | $250.4294 | $250.43 | $250.45 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.34 | 9.529% | $39.8028 | $39.80 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.52 | 9.438% | $113.2902 | $113.29 | $113.30 | $113.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.92 | 7.404% | $187.8711 | $187.87 | $187.85 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.27 | 10.749% | $126.5529 | $126.55 | $126.55 | $126.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,019.35 | $1,103.8188 | $1,103.81 | $1,103.80 | $1,103.90 | |