| 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 | $236.89 | 5.681% | $250.3477 | $250.35 | $250.35 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.59 | 4.178% | $188.1351 | $188.14 | $188.15 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.41 | 7.823% | $122.2821 | $122.28 | $122.30 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.40 | 13.865% | $194.026 | $194.03 | $194.05 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.46 | 12.553% | $174.9749 | $174.97 | $174.95 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.35 | 7.737% | $265.4101 | $265.41 | $265.40 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.53 | 6.809% | $240.8863 | $240.89 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,328.63 | $1,436.0622 | $1,436.07 | $1,436.10 | $1,436.00 | |