| 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 | $230.88 | 3.853% | $239.7758 | $239.78 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.50 | 10.150% | $153.6593 | $153.66 | $153.65 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.36 | 7.363% | $132.443 | $132.44 | $132.45 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.72 | 3.464% | $225.2618 | $225.26 | $225.25 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.38 | 4.718% | $61.1344 | $61.13 | $61.15 | $61.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.39 | 6.545% | $184.7384 | $184.74 | $184.75 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.62 | 5.671% | $258.4924 | $258.49 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.85 | $1,255.5051 | $1,255.50 | $1,255.55 | $1,255.50 | |