| 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 | $243.91 | 3.750% | $253.0566 | $253.06 | $253.05 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.33 | 6.767% | $85.7659 | $85.77 | $85.75 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.95 | 10.557% | $254.2258 | $254.23 | $254.25 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.70 | 10.470% | $18.4485 | $18.45 | $18.45 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.33 | 4.332% | $233.0047 | $233.00 | $233.00 | $233.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.54 | 10.388% | $52.4785 | $52.48 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.99 | 5.674% | $124.6848 | $124.68 | $124.70 | $124.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.75 | $1,021.6648 | $1,021.67 | $1,021.70 | $1,021.70 | |