| 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 | $240.52 | 3.552% | $249.0633 | $249.06 | $249.05 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.36 | 5.390% | $197.4587 | $197.46 | $197.45 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.63 | 3.855% | $70.2371 | $70.24 | $70.25 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.42 | 10.618% | $111.0826 | $111.08 | $111.10 | $111.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.29 | 8.706% | $223.1625 | $223.16 | $223.15 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.50 | 3.404% | $40.8446 | $40.84 | $40.85 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.54 | 13.676% | $254.1113 | $254.11 | $254.10 | $254.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.26 | $1,145.9601 | $1,145.95 | $1,145.95 | $1,146.00 | |