| 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 | $250.42 | 5.216% | $263.4819 | $263.48 | $263.50 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.37 | 5.551% | $248.4354 | $248.44 | $248.45 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.53 | 13.580% | $214.1324 | $214.13 | $214.15 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.28 | 10.421% | $36.7481 | $36.75 | $36.75 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.39 | 3.400% | $137.9253 | $137.93 | $137.95 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.82 | 4.609% | $100.2363 | $100.24 | $100.25 | $100.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.26 | 10.595% | $251.3382 | $251.34 | $251.35 | $251.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.07 | $1,252.2976 | $1,252.31 | $1,252.40 | $1,252.10 | |