| 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 | $239.47 | 8.376% | $259.528 | $259.53 | $259.55 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.83 | 6.252% | $191.073 | $191.07 | $191.05 | $191.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.72 | 11.805% | $249.0121 | $249.01 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.57 | 13.477% | $159.5146 | $159.51 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.86 | 12.348% | $48.1524 | $48.15 | $48.15 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.91 | 11.385% | $200.3928 | $200.39 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.59 | 7.546% | $244.7639 | $244.76 | $244.75 | $244.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,232.95 | $1,352.4368 | $1,352.42 | $1,352.40 | $1,352.50 | |