| 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 | $239.52 | 7.454% | $257.3738 | $257.37 | $257.35 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.49 | 12.748% | $79.4761 | $79.48 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.84 | 11.103% | $37.5973 | $37.60 | $37.60 | $37.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.25 | 3.769% | $247.2296 | $247.23 | $247.25 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.71 | 9.520% | $116.8688 | $116.87 | $116.85 | $116.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.26 | 13.351% | $27.499 | $27.50 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.85 | 10.869% | $268.1367 | $268.14 | $268.15 | $268.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $954.92 | $1,034.1813 | $1,034.19 | $1,034.20 | $1,034.20 | |