| 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 | $239.43 | 5.408% | $252.3784 | $252.38 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.60 | 9.865% | $25.9281 | $25.93 | $25.95 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.79 | 13.814% | $60.0824 | $60.08 | $60.10 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.35 | 4.714% | $195.1345 | $195.13 | $195.15 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.91 | 7.567% | $38.6273 | $38.63 | $38.65 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.94 | 3.317% | $245.8325 | $245.83 | $245.85 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.70 | 7.330% | $99.4949 | $99.49 | $99.50 | $99.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $868.72 | $917.4781 | $917.47 | $917.60 | $917.40 | |