| 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 | $232.86 | 8.691% | $253.0979 | $253.10 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.61 | 3.412% | $62.678 | $62.68 | $62.70 | $62.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.97 | 5.685% | $237.7595 | $237.76 | $237.75 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.68 | 7.596% | $51.3018 | $51.30 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.85 | 12.733% | $245.5888 | $245.59 | $245.60 | $245.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.86 | 5.168% | $22.9897 | $22.99 | $23.00 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.33 | 7.227% | $38.9556 | $38.96 | $38.95 | $39.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $842.16 | $912.3713 | $912.38 | $912.40 | $912.50 | |