| 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 | $234.33 | 8.254% | $253.6716 | $253.67 | $253.65 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.79 | 9.234% | $272.8556 | $272.86 | $272.85 | $272.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.27 | 7.520% | $226.0823 | $226.08 | $226.10 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.98 | 10.794% | $42.0796 | $42.08 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.37 | 12.593% | $153.5431 | $153.54 | $153.55 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.98 | 13.374% | $248.2664 | $248.27 | $248.25 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.28 | 11.588% | $96.2781 | $96.28 | $96.30 | $96.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.00 | $1,292.7767 | $1,292.78 | $1,292.80 | $1,292.90 | |