| 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 | $237.48 | 8.746% | $258.25 | $258.25 | $258.25 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.36 | 9.858% | $53.1273 | $53.13 | $53.15 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.37 | 8.663% | $142.7506 | $142.75 | $142.75 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.53 | 12.267% | $253.1958 | $253.20 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.85 | 4.744% | $28.1238 | $28.12 | $28.10 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.88 | 7.712% | $54.8039 | $54.80 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.70 | 5.336% | $228.2631 | $228.26 | $228.25 | $228.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $937.17 | $1,018.5145 | $1,018.51 | $1,018.50 | $1,018.60 | |