| 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 | $241.29 | 3.402% | $249.4987 | $249.50 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.51 | 11.241% | $134.0565 | $134.06 | $134.05 | $134.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.93 | 4.537% | $86.6925 | $86.69 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.97 | 10.223% | $58.3851 | $58.39 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.70 | 8.859% | $181.468 | $181.47 | $181.45 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.61 | 11.833% | $272.4364 | $272.44 | $272.45 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.63 | 7.240% | $14.6168 | $14.62 | $14.60 | $14.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $921.64 | $997.1540 | $997.17 | $997.15 | $997.20 | |