| 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 | $240.61 | 4.416% | $251.2353 | $251.24 | $251.25 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.41 | 5.777% | $74.4776 | $74.48 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.92 | 12.615% | $210.5 | $210.50 | $210.50 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.48 | 7.708% | $247.1683 | $247.17 | $247.15 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.98 | 12.559% | $227.3467 | $227.35 | $227.35 | $227.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.67 | 3.377% | $135.0827 | $135.08 | $135.10 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.49 | 9.416% | $170.1309 | $170.13 | $170.15 | $170.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,215.56 | $1,315.9415 | $1,315.95 | $1,316.00 | $1,315.90 | |