| 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 | $240.89 | 4.425% | $251.5494 | $251.55 | $251.55 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.72 | 7.816% | $122.6084 | $122.61 | $122.60 | $122.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.92 | 8.255% | $110.3335 | $110.33 | $110.35 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.62 | 12.499% | $148.0712 | $148.07 | $148.05 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.99 | 5.229% | $239.9116 | $239.91 | $239.90 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.64 | 11.336% | $228.9514 | $228.95 | $228.95 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.86 | 8.753% | $84.6751 | $84.68 | $84.70 | $84.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.64 | $1,186.1006 | $1,186.10 | $1,186.10 | $1,186.10 | |