| 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 | $231.43 | 8.704% | $251.5737 | $251.57 | $251.55 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.83 | 12.572% | $95.4948 | $95.49 | $95.50 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.73 | 8.299% | $261.7912 | $261.79 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.40 | 12.284% | $86.9078 | $86.91 | $86.90 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.71 | 3.773% | $42.246 | $42.25 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.80 | 10.874% | $143.9145 | $143.91 | $143.90 | $143.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.48 | 8.726% | $267.9878 | $267.99 | $268.00 | $268.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.38 | $1,149.9158 | $1,149.91 | $1,149.90 | $1,149.90 | |