| 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 | $243.62 | 3.168% | $251.3379 | $251.34 | $251.35 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.49 | 11.634% | $216.0006 | $216.00 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.82 | 11.647% | $194.0648 | $194.06 | $194.05 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.39 | 3.810% | $138.4722 | $138.47 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.30 | 13.639% | $216.255 | $216.26 | $216.25 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.93 | 3.582% | $6.1424 | $6.14 | $6.15 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.55 | 11.350% | $234.4474 | $234.45 | $234.45 | $234.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,151.10 | $1,256.7203 | $1,256.72 | $1,256.70 | $1,256.70 | |