| 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 | 5.319% | $253.0394 | $253.04 | $253.05 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.69 | 12.495% | $16.5255 | $16.53 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.51 | 9.712% | $58.7069 | $58.71 | $58.70 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.74 | 4.699% | $260.4283 | $260.43 | $260.45 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.87 | 4.371% | $152.246 | $152.25 | $152.25 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.47 | 11.517% | $196.794 | $196.79 | $196.80 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.83 | 4.379% | $140.7342 | $140.73 | $140.75 | $140.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,014.37 | $1,078.4743 | $1,078.48 | $1,078.55 | $1,078.30 | |