| 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 | $238.27 | 6.332% | $253.3573 | $253.36 | $253.35 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.44 | 4.226% | $256.8546 | $256.85 | $256.85 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.36 | 13.712% | $283.5522 | $283.55 | $283.55 | $283.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.81 | 8.134% | $147.9381 | $147.94 | $147.95 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.38 | 13.794% | $55.0535 | $55.05 | $55.05 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.49 | 13.258% | $174.9723 | $174.97 | $174.95 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.91 | 3.103% | $220.5476 | $220.55 | $220.55 | $220.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,287.66 | $1,392.2756 | $1,392.27 | $1,392.25 | $1,392.40 | |