| 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 | $243.79 | 3.839% | $253.1491 | $253.15 | $253.15 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.74 | 10.636% | $187.7935 | $187.79 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.42 | 7.296% | $154.9569 | $154.96 | $154.95 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.74 | 9.116% | $195.0339 | $195.03 | $195.05 | $195.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.34 | 13.576% | $84.4324 | $84.43 | $84.45 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.94 | 8.404% | $32.4562 | $32.46 | $32.45 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.32 | 6.592% | $211.3933 | $211.39 | $211.40 | $211.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.29 | $1,119.2153 | $1,119.21 | $1,119.25 | $1,119.20 | |