| 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 | $244.91 | 3.373% | $253.1708 | $253.17 | $253.15 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.83 | 5.572% | $257.4162 | $257.42 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.90 | 11.605% | $214.17 | $214.17 | $214.15 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.36 | 4.687% | $64.2359 | $64.24 | $64.25 | $64.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.35 | 12.339% | $84.6474 | $84.65 | $84.65 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.90 | 3.383% | $53.6558 | $53.66 | $53.65 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.25 | 12.460% | $79.0032 | $79.00 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $939.50 | $1,006.2993 | $1,006.31 | $1,006.25 | $1,006.30 | |