| 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 | $238.82 | 5.299% | $251.4751 | $251.48 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.52 | 6.280% | $231.1803 | $231.18 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.29 | 4.203% | $150.3545 | $150.35 | $150.35 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.61 | 11.617% | $12.9587 | $12.96 | $12.95 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.96 | 13.550% | $254.3066 | $254.31 | $254.30 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.73 | 9.391% | $25.9585 | $25.96 | $25.95 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.54 | 12.202% | $43.2427 | $43.24 | $43.25 | $43.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.47 | $969.4764 | $969.48 | $969.50 | $969.60 | |