| 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 | $241.29 | 5.188% | $253.8081 | $253.81 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.89 | 6.396% | $208.4191 | $208.42 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.47 | 10.531% | $232.6346 | $232.63 | $232.65 | $232.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.61 | 11.511% | $208.0907 | $208.09 | $208.10 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.86 | 8.722% | $234.6873 | $234.69 | $234.70 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.77 | 12.435% | $79.5702 | $79.57 | $79.55 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.36 | 5.763% | $71.242 | $71.24 | $71.25 | $71.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,188.25 | $1,288.4520 | $1,288.45 | $1,288.45 | $1,288.40 | |