| 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 | $244.92 | 3.204% | $252.7672 | $252.77 | $252.75 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.66 | 6.742% | $199.2446 | $199.24 | $199.25 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.67 | 3.566% | $93.9033 | $93.90 | $93.90 | $93.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.38 | 6.206% | $195.8226 | $195.82 | $195.80 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.82 | 11.156% | $57.601 | $57.60 | $57.60 | $57.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.79 | 5.399% | $77.7739 | $77.77 | $77.75 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.57 | 12.188% | $174.5309 | $174.53 | $174.55 | $174.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $987.81 | $1,051.6435 | $1,051.63 | $1,051.60 | $1,051.60 | |