| 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 | $140.65 | 6.537% | $149.8443 | $149.84 | $149.85 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.36 | 4.130% | $55.5638 | $55.56 | $55.55 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.31 | 10.768% | $122.1882 | $122.19 | $122.20 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.59 | 12.734% | $254.3166 | $254.32 | $254.30 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.30 | 12.250% | $270.8593 | $270.86 | $270.85 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.44 | 3.255% | $128.4905 | $128.49 | $128.50 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.44 | 9.389% | $270.6721 | $270.67 | $270.65 | $270.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.09 | $1,251.9348 | $1,251.93 | $1,251.90 | $1,252.00 | |