| 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 | $239.56 | 4.788% | $251.0301 | $251.03 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.74 | 7.559% | $209.4604 | $209.46 | $209.45 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.92 | 12.661% | $112.5709 | $112.57 | $112.55 | $112.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.84 | 4.838% | $191.6858 | $191.69 | $191.70 | $191.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.62 | 4.280% | $28.8021 | $28.80 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.68 | 6.205% | $257.7383 | $257.74 | $257.75 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.64 | 12.621% | $277.7684 | $277.77 | $277.75 | $277.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,234.00 | $1,329.0560 | $1,329.06 | $1,329.05 | $1,329.10 | |