| 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 | $242.31 | 4.509% | $253.2358 | $253.24 | $253.25 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.53 | 3.310% | $185.4724 | $185.47 | $185.45 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.91 | 8.616% | $83.5366 | $83.54 | $83.55 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.41 | 9.428% | $190.8534 | $190.85 | $190.85 | $190.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.42 | 8.513% | $232.6736 | $232.67 | $232.65 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.28 | 10.271% | $219.748 | $219.75 | $219.75 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.47 | 12.493% | $88.2733 | $88.27 | $88.25 | $88.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.33 | $1,253.7931 | $1,253.79 | $1,253.75 | $1,253.80 | |