| 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 | $240.26 | 5.332% | $253.0707 | $253.07 | $253.05 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.50 | 11.795% | $201.79 | $201.79 | $201.80 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.96 | 5.226% | $87.2955 | $87.30 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.79 | 9.306% | $171.3809 | $171.38 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.41 | 7.527% | $41.3011 | $41.30 | $41.30 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.53 | 12.556% | $133.4126 | $133.41 | $133.40 | $133.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.85 | 5.659% | $242.8572 | $242.86 | $242.85 | $242.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.30 | $1,131.1080 | $1,131.11 | $1,131.10 | $1,131.20 | |