| 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 | $242.77 | 4.304% | $253.2188 | $253.22 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.66 | 10.224% | $263.0606 | $263.06 | $263.05 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.76 | 5.639% | $149.7538 | $149.75 | $149.75 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.87 | 6.459% | $167.0022 | $167.00 | $167.00 | $167.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.55 | 11.827% | $109.0872 | $109.09 | $109.10 | $109.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.74 | 4.165% | $188.2678 | $188.27 | $188.25 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.52 | 5.476% | $168.2553 | $168.26 | $168.25 | $168.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,217.87 | $1,298.6457 | $1,298.65 | $1,298.60 | $1,298.80 | |