| 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 | $240.35 | 5.553% | $253.6966 | $253.70 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.70 | 3.127% | $196.6632 | $196.66 | $196.65 | $196.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.62 | 5.644% | $260.5392 | $260.54 | $260.55 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.60 | 11.412% | $119.8793 | $119.88 | $119.90 | $119.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.49 | 4.305% | $18.2429 | $18.24 | $18.25 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.69 | 6.293% | $183.5574 | $183.56 | $183.55 | $183.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.45 | 8.251% | $184.5138 | $184.51 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.90 | $1,217.0924 | $1,217.09 | $1,217.10 | $1,217.10 | |