| 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 | $242.37 | 4.603% | $253.5263 | $253.53 | $253.55 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.61 | 7.138% | $67.0791 | $67.08 | $67.10 | $67.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.80 | 8.863% | $270.8511 | $270.85 | $270.85 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.37 | 8.747% | $44.9886 | $44.99 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.30 | 5.717% | $231.8374 | $231.84 | $231.85 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.54 | 7.320% | $260.2939 | $260.29 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.54 | 8.196% | $23.3054 | $23.31 | $23.30 | $23.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.53 | $1,151.8818 | $1,151.89 | $1,151.95 | $1,151.90 | |