| 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 | $238.58 | 5.135% | $250.8311 | $250.83 | $250.85 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.34 | 3.478% | $174.1949 | $174.19 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.79 | 12.760% | $135.0752 | $135.08 | $135.10 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.83 | 7.173% | $91.9866 | $91.99 | $92.00 | $92.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.73 | 11.739% | $113.6721 | $113.67 | $113.65 | $113.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.74 | 9.257% | $163.6014 | $163.60 | $163.60 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.87 | 13.254% | $97.2512 | $97.25 | $97.25 | $97.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $949.88 | $1,026.6125 | $1,026.61 | $1,026.65 | $1,026.70 | |