| 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 | $244.60 | 3.493% | $253.1439 | $253.14 | $253.15 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.34 | 4.751% | $179.4804 | $179.48 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.58 | 3.734% | $127.1571 | $127.16 | $127.15 | $127.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.67 | 12.759% | $248.8253 | $248.83 | $248.85 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.70 | 5.833% | $151.0237 | $151.02 | $151.00 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.88 | 7.634% | $232.3603 | $232.36 | $232.35 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.36 | 11.781% | $97.6519 | $97.65 | $97.65 | $97.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,205.13 | $1,289.6426 | $1,289.64 | $1,289.65 | $1,289.70 | |