| 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 | $238.42 | 5.726% | $252.0719 | $252.07 | $252.05 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.77 | 12.126% | $158.961 | $158.96 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.39 | 11.491% | $42.8014 | $42.80 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.68 | 9.196% | $73.9039 | $73.90 | $73.90 | $73.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.92 | 11.131% | $253.2898 | $253.29 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.51 | 12.823% | $193.5027 | $193.50 | $193.50 | $193.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.89 | 8.325% | $41.0443 | $41.04 | $41.05 | $41.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $923.58 | $1,015.5750 | $1,015.56 | $1,015.55 | $1,015.60 | |