| 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 | $238.85 | 4.779% | $250.2646 | $250.26 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.69 | 10.224% | $243.2533 | $243.25 | $243.25 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.96 | 7.839% | $270.6328 | $270.63 | $270.65 | $270.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.92 | 9.329% | $50.2039 | $50.20 | $50.20 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.65 | 5.637% | $74.6325 | $74.63 | $74.65 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.44 | 6.476% | $109.074 | $109.07 | $109.05 | $109.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.52 | 4.226% | $43.2746 | $43.27 | $43.25 | $43.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $971.03 | $1,041.3357 | $1,041.31 | $1,041.30 | $1,041.40 | |