| 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 | $238.49 | 4.354% | $248.8739 | $248.87 | $248.85 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.46 | 5.647% | $136.7706 | $136.77 | $136.75 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.93 | 4.830% | $116.2879 | $116.29 | $116.30 | $116.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.46 | 8.761% | $74.4578 | $74.46 | $74.45 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.27 | 12.338% | $56.4723 | $56.47 | $56.45 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.31 | 5.610% | $186.201 | $186.20 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.98 | 13.784% | $60.2828 | $60.28 | $60.30 | $60.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.90 | $879.3463 | $879.34 | $879.30 | $879.50 | |