| 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 | $240.32 | 4.224% | $250.4711 | $250.47 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.71 | 8.166% | $39.7077 | $39.71 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.92 | 6.404% | $179.7376 | $179.74 | $179.75 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.27 | 11.227% | $232.7647 | $232.76 | $232.75 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.82 | 13.413% | $188.0614 | $188.06 | $188.05 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.38 | 4.316% | $254.9274 | $254.93 | $254.95 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.68 | 11.357% | $207.8812 | $207.88 | $207.90 | $207.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,252.10 | $1,353.5511 | $1,353.55 | $1,353.55 | $1,353.60 | |