| 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 | $244.72 | 3.152% | $252.4336 | $252.43 | $252.45 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.35 | 8.556% | $140.4172 | $140.42 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.39 | 12.600% | $27.4631 | $27.46 | $27.45 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.86 | 12.317% | $140.239 | $140.24 | $140.25 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.61 | 5.650% | $58.752 | $58.75 | $58.75 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.78 | 6.539% | $25.335 | $25.34 | $25.35 | $25.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.71 | 13.737% | $272.639 | $272.64 | $272.65 | $272.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $842.42 | $917.2789 | $917.28 | $917.30 | $917.20 | |