| 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 | $239.35 | 4.512% | $250.1495 | $250.15 | $250.15 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.58 | 7.484% | $139.2778 | $139.28 | $139.30 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.45 | 8.366% | $69.8419 | $69.84 | $69.85 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.33 | 6.617% | $146.4171 | $146.42 | $146.40 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.64 | 11.496% | $191.3717 | $191.37 | $191.35 | $191.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.73 | 8.412% | $239.2978 | $239.30 | $239.30 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.96 | 3.500% | $112.7736 | $112.77 | $112.75 | $112.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.04 | $1,149.1294 | $1,149.13 | $1,149.10 | $1,149.10 | |