| 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 | $241.82 | 5.156% | $254.2882 | $254.29 | $254.30 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.33 | 11.400% | $272.1836 | $272.18 | $272.20 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.38 | 9.214% | $245.0544 | $245.05 | $245.05 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.45 | 10.557% | $250.3563 | $250.36 | $250.35 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.39 | 6.472% | $144.1524 | $144.15 | $144.15 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.48 | 6.869% | $178.9842 | $178.98 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.42 | 13.657% | $150.5046 | $150.50 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,372.27 | $1,495.5237 | $1,495.51 | $1,495.55 | $1,495.70 | |