| 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 | $229.96 | 10.260% | $253.5539 | $253.55 | $253.55 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.72 | 4.734% | $24.8429 | $24.84 | $24.85 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.65 | 8.716% | $247.492 | $247.49 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.37 | 5.462% | $146.9824 | $146.98 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.44 | 12.372% | $31.9586 | $31.96 | $31.95 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.33 | 8.434% | $144.5751 | $144.58 | $144.60 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.63 | 12.610% | $126.8326 | $126.83 | $126.85 | $126.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.10 | $976.2375 | $976.23 | $976.30 | $976.30 | |