| 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 | $237.99 | 5.718% | $251.5983 | $251.60 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.69 | 7.122% | $68.226 | $68.23 | $68.25 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.65 | 9.152% | $154.6138 | $154.61 | $154.60 | $154.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.97 | 11.293% | $170.2449 | $170.24 | $170.25 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.54 | 8.425% | $16.8492 | $16.85 | $16.85 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.71 | 6.351% | $170.9167 | $170.92 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.55 | 13.637% | $272.2174 | $272.22 | $272.20 | $272.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.10 | $1,104.6663 | $1,104.67 | $1,104.65 | $1,104.50 | |