| 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 | $239.93 | 4.769% | $251.3723 | $251.37 | $251.35 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.48 | 6.395% | $79.243 | $79.24 | $79.25 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.42 | 10.841% | $176.7027 | $176.70 | $176.70 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.69 | 8.634% | $267.9892 | $267.99 | $268.00 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.40 | 12.317% | $184.6491 | $184.65 | $184.65 | $184.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.53 | 9.398% | $16.9895 | $16.99 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.58 | 6.599% | $120.0092 | $120.01 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,013.03 | $1,096.9550 | $1,096.95 | $1,096.95 | $1,096.90 | |