| 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 | $238.89 | 6.279% | $253.8899 | $253.89 | $253.90 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.81 | 8.457% | $244.9068 | $244.91 | $244.90 | $244.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.69 | 4.552% | $115.7286 | $115.73 | $115.75 | $115.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.45 | 7.369% | $57.3887 | $57.39 | $57.40 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.78 | 8.436% | $242.6581 | $242.66 | $242.65 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.27 | 9.717% | $231.7991 | $231.80 | $231.80 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.44 | 3.118% | $144.8189 | $144.82 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,204.33 | $1,291.1901 | $1,291.20 | $1,291.20 | $1,291.20 | |