| 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 | $231.51 | 7.712% | $249.3641 | $249.36 | $249.35 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.78 | 8.560% | $85.5236 | $85.52 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.91 | 13.337% | $240.1724 | $240.17 | $240.15 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.94 | 8.554% | $196.4176 | $196.42 | $196.40 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.96 | 12.656% | $257.9372 | $257.94 | $257.95 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.37 | 3.581% | $146.4325 | $146.43 | $146.45 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.66 | 8.292% | $134.9968 | $135.00 | $135.00 | $135.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,198.13 | $1,310.8442 | $1,310.84 | $1,310.80 | $1,310.80 | |