| 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 | $239.63 | 5.759% | $253.4303 | $253.43 | $253.45 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.60 | 6.609% | $130.7026 | $130.70 | $130.70 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.74 | 8.679% | $194.2528 | $194.25 | $194.25 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.54 | 13.226% | $278.0151 | $278.02 | $278.00 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.68 | 12.412% | $150.2724 | $150.27 | $150.25 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.98 | 7.479% | $197.7399 | $197.74 | $197.75 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.40 | 8.498% | $27.5585 | $27.56 | $27.55 | $27.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,129.57 | $1,231.9716 | $1,231.97 | $1,231.95 | $1,232.00 | |