| 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 | $236.65 | 5.226% | $249.0173 | $249.02 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.98 | 13.743% | $144.4309 | $144.43 | $144.45 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.79 | 4.185% | $84.1711 | $84.17 | $84.15 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.83 | 9.713% | $20.659 | $20.66 | $20.65 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.35 | 4.269% | $237.0556 | $237.06 | $237.05 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.37 | 8.827% | $124.4654 | $124.47 | $124.45 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.53 | 11.138% | $278.434 | $278.43 | $278.45 | $278.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,055.50 | $1,138.2333 | $1,138.24 | $1,138.20 | $1,138.30 | |