| 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 | $230.33 | 10.697% | $254.9684 | $254.97 | $254.95 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.44 | 9.607% | $238.3295 | $238.33 | $238.35 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.72 | 4.536% | $51.9753 | $51.98 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.45 | 6.857% | $151.1492 | $151.15 | $151.15 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.47 | 13.258% | $147.7677 | $147.77 | $147.75 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.60 | 8.409% | $166.5162 | $166.52 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.99 | 3.581% | $244.4408 | $244.44 | $244.45 | $244.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,159.00 | $1,255.1471 | $1,255.16 | $1,255.15 | $1,255.10 | |