| 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 | $240.47 | 4.147% | $250.4423 | $250.44 | $250.45 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.42 | 8.847% | $204.001 | $204.00 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.98 | 12.386% | $85.3909 | $85.39 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.72 | 13.379% | $35.9638 | $35.96 | $35.95 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.98 | 13.864% | $160.5255 | $160.53 | $160.55 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.60 | 12.539% | $273.0196 | $273.02 | $273.00 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.56 | 12.559% | $154.8362 | $154.84 | $154.85 | $154.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.73 | $1,164.1793 | $1,164.18 | $1,164.20 | $1,164.10 | |