| 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 | $238.36 | 5.151% | $250.6379 | $250.64 | $250.65 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.84 | 7.709% | $85.9949 | $85.99 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.59 | 13.211% | $139.9175 | $139.92 | $139.90 | $139.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.87 | 5.347% | $102.0496 | $102.05 | $102.05 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.59 | 5.818% | $204.8531 | $204.85 | $204.85 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.43 | 12.801% | $157.2784 | $157.28 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.97 | 11.675% | $233.3672 | $233.37 | $233.35 | $233.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,080.65 | $1,174.0986 | $1,174.10 | $1,174.10 | $1,174.10 | |