| 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 | $235.53 | 6.511% | $250.8654 | $250.87 | $250.85 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.96 | 6.215% | $195.3931 | $195.39 | $195.40 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.53 | 11.814% | $280.1276 | $280.13 | $280.15 | $280.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.52 | 9.871% | $135.7127 | $135.71 | $135.70 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.34 | 9.104% | $205.4865 | $205.49 | $205.50 | $205.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.29 | 6.684% | $232.8805 | $232.88 | $232.90 | $232.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.85 | 11.627% | $280.0163 | $280.02 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,451.02 | $1,580.4821 | $1,580.49 | $1,580.50 | $1,580.50 | |