| 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 | $242.33 | 4.507% | $253.2518 | $253.25 | $253.25 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.89 | 3.786% | $219.9122 | $219.91 | $219.90 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.79 | 9.327% | $150.6417 | $150.64 | $150.65 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.36 | 12.784% | $193.2667 | $193.27 | $193.25 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.50 | 4.685% | $5.7577 | $5.76 | $5.75 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.86 | 12.683% | $163.2326 | $163.23 | $163.25 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.48 | 3.565% | $82.3135 | $82.31 | $82.30 | $82.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $993.21 | $1,068.3762 | $1,068.37 | $1,068.35 | $1,068.40 | |