| 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 | $243.40 | 3.681% | $252.3596 | $252.36 | $252.35 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.92 | 13.458% | $261.9972 | $262.00 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.54 | 3.477% | $32.6366 | $32.64 | $32.65 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.33 | 10.219% | $249.4587 | $249.46 | $249.45 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.31 | 3.642% | $18.9769 | $18.98 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.52 | 6.136% | $17.5337 | $17.53 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.76 | 12.860% | $227.7063 | $227.71 | $227.70 | $227.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.78 | $1,060.6690 | $1,060.68 | $1,060.70 | $1,060.70 | |