| 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 | $242.37 | 4.191% | $252.5277 | $252.53 | $252.55 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.50 | 6.394% | $119.6933 | $119.69 | $119.70 | $119.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.94 | 5.235% | $75.7061 | $75.71 | $75.70 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.50 | 10.334% | $155.0193 | $155.02 | $155.00 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.80 | 3.716% | $247.6738 | $247.67 | $247.65 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.81 | 12.807% | $128.3856 | $128.39 | $128.40 | $128.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.40 | 9.438% | $138.3296 | $138.33 | $138.35 | $138.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.32 | $1,117.3354 | $1,117.34 | $1,117.35 | $1,117.30 | |