| 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 | $240.88 | 4.558% | $251.8593 | $251.86 | $251.85 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.82 | 13.626% | $70.2436 | $70.24 | $70.25 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.53 | 5.313% | $193.2809 | $193.28 | $193.30 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.55 | 11.366% | $142.0473 | $142.05 | $142.05 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.70 | 9.310% | $88.2132 | $88.21 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.81 | 6.723% | $217.5121 | $217.51 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.52 | 7.608% | $143.6782 | $143.68 | $143.70 | $143.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.81 | $1,106.8346 | $1,106.83 | $1,106.85 | $1,106.80 | |