| 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 | $250.69 | 4.251% | $261.3468 | $261.35 | $261.35 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.60 | 6.611% | $238.3822 | $238.38 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.53 | 10.181% | $272.731 | $272.73 | $272.75 | $272.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.60 | 5.300% | $187.0128 | $187.01 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.54 | 8.322% | $31.9983 | $32.00 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.76 | 6.431% | $99.7897 | $99.79 | $99.80 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.82 | 4.539% | $143.0303 | $143.03 | $143.05 | $143.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,159.54 | $1,234.2911 | $1,234.29 | $1,234.35 | $1,234.20 | |