| 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 | $238.26 | 5.472% | $251.2976 | $251.30 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.95 | 7.831% | $53.8616 | $53.86 | $53.85 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.37 | 5.160% | $198.0899 | $198.09 | $198.10 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.41 | 11.164% | $181.6531 | $181.65 | $181.65 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.42 | 13.207% | $141.9842 | $141.98 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.52 | 10.764% | $234.288 | $234.29 | $234.30 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.91 | 6.542% | $100.0536 | $100.05 | $100.05 | $100.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,070.84 | $1,161.2280 | $1,161.22 | $1,161.25 | $1,161.40 | |