| 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 | $238.73 | 4.817% | $250.2296 | $250.23 | $250.25 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.38 | 4.378% | $162.1825 | $162.18 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.83 | 9.641% | $238.831 | $238.83 | $238.85 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.67 | 5.479% | $97.7474 | $97.75 | $97.75 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.91 | 13.654% | $40.8132 | $40.81 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.51 | 9.850% | $230.1467 | $230.15 | $230.15 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.41 | 12.324% | $235.2177 | $235.22 | $235.20 | $235.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,159.44 | $1,255.1681 | $1,255.17 | $1,255.20 | $1,255.00 | |