| 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 | $240.31 | 5.225% | $252.8662 | $252.87 | $252.85 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.77 | 3.573% | $213.1222 | $213.12 | $213.10 | $213.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.81 | 12.391% | $182.9838 | $182.98 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.32 | 13.350% | $108.0452 | $108.05 | $108.05 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.27 | 12.369% | $256.5047 | $256.50 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.96 | 3.863% | $61.2376 | $61.24 | $61.25 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.58 | 11.425% | $139.9275 | $139.93 | $139.95 | $139.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,117.02 | $1,214.6872 | $1,214.69 | $1,214.70 | $1,214.60 | |