| 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 | $238.55 | 3.742% | $247.4765 | $247.48 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.88 | 8.708% | $65.0944 | $65.09 | $65.10 | $65.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.54 | 11.362% | $142.0311 | $142.03 | $142.05 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.50 | 13.685% | $264.3176 | $264.32 | $264.30 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.40 | 11.766% | $264.2148 | $264.21 | $264.20 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.38 | 7.638% | $101.5887 | $101.59 | $101.60 | $101.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.48 | 3.192% | $194.4963 | $194.50 | $194.50 | $194.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.73 | $1,279.2194 | $1,279.22 | $1,279.25 | $1,279.20 | |