| 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 | $241.35 | 5.239% | $253.9943 | $253.99 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.63 | 3.217% | $6.8433 | $6.84 | $6.85 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.59 | 4.390% | $191.6496 | $191.65 | $191.65 | $191.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.93 | 3.271% | $133.1473 | $133.15 | $133.15 | $133.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.35 | 10.688% | $191.8776 | $191.88 | $191.90 | $191.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.43 | 13.575% | $102.7059 | $102.71 | $102.70 | $102.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.76 | 8.734% | $35.6213 | $35.62 | $35.60 | $35.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $857.04 | $915.8393 | $915.84 | $915.85 | $915.70 | |