| 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 | $249.67 | 5.323% | $262.9599 | $262.96 | $262.95 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.38 | 4.635% | $205.4822 | $205.48 | $205.50 | $205.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.92 | 6.383% | $106.2979 | $106.30 | $106.30 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.48 | 5.800% | $52.3498 | $52.35 | $52.35 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.52 | 11.858% | $280.2267 | $280.23 | $280.25 | $280.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.69 | 4.378% | $183.3817 | $183.38 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.82 | 7.619% | $34.2444 | $34.24 | $34.25 | $34.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,053.48 | $1,124.9426 | $1,124.94 | $1,125.00 | $1,124.90 | |