| 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 | $235.27 | 5.471% | $248.1416 | $248.14 | $248.15 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.25 | 7.692% | $256.5762 | $256.58 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.82 | 9.150% | $57.653 | $57.65 | $57.65 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.50 | 4.256% | $34.9258 | $34.93 | $34.95 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.34 | 7.834% | $205.2512 | $205.25 | $205.25 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.67 | 12.347% | $261.3978 | $261.40 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.86 | 9.814% | $172.2542 | $172.25 | $172.25 | $172.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.71 | $1,236.1998 | $1,236.20 | $1,236.25 | $1,236.30 | |