| 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 | $242.91 | 4.326% | $253.4183 | $253.42 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.98 | 4.460% | $203.6761 | $203.68 | $203.70 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.41 | 11.287% | $85.0344 | $85.03 | $85.05 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.43 | 7.121% | $237.198 | $237.20 | $237.20 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.98 | 12.431% | $265.3147 | $265.31 | $265.30 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.49 | 13.627% | $190.3139 | $190.31 | $190.30 | $190.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.57 | 11.692% | $49.7811 | $49.78 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,183.77 | $1,284.7365 | $1,284.73 | $1,284.75 | $1,284.70 | |