| 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 | $238.48 | 5.266% | $251.0384 | $251.04 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.84 | 5.137% | $51.3489 | $51.35 | $51.35 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.64 | 11.508% | $19.67 | $19.67 | $19.65 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.80 | 13.630% | $236.1231 | $236.12 | $236.10 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.91 | 12.413% | $197.7457 | $197.75 | $197.75 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.73 | 6.865% | $54.2126 | $54.21 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.87 | 10.806% | $271.3307 | $271.33 | $271.35 | $271.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $984.27 | $1,081.4694 | $1,081.47 | $1,081.45 | $1,081.30 | |