| 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 | $238.96 | 5.353% | $251.7515 | $251.75 | $251.75 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.76 | 9.444% | $43.5149 | $43.51 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.77 | 4.594% | $239.2797 | $239.28 | $239.30 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.90 | 3.787% | $38.2974 | $38.30 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.51 | 3.470% | $168.1491 | $168.15 | $168.15 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.53 | 10.720% | $86.9484 | $86.95 | $86.95 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.62 | 5.714% | $135.9693 | $135.97 | $135.95 | $136.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.05 | $963.9103 | $963.91 | $963.90 | $963.90 | |