| 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 | $239.48 | 5.816% | $253.4082 | $253.41 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.60 | 4.231% | $63.164 | $63.16 | $63.15 | $63.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.99 | 12.514% | $257.6458 | $257.65 | $257.65 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.87 | 10.576% | $35.2406 | $35.24 | $35.25 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.54 | 13.119% | $161.2398 | $161.24 | $161.25 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.33 | 5.714% | $161.0341 | $161.03 | $161.05 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.41 | 9.634% | $206.5614 | $206.56 | $206.55 | $206.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,044.22 | $1,138.2939 | $1,138.29 | $1,138.30 | $1,138.20 | |