| 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 | $238.90 | 5.609% | $252.2999 | $252.30 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.77 | 5.257% | $153.4331 | $153.43 | $153.45 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.71 | 3.803% | $244.6741 | $244.67 | $244.65 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.72 | 12.424% | $63.7669 | $63.77 | $63.75 | $63.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.50 | 11.389% | $25.0625 | $25.06 | $25.05 | $25.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.83 | 13.438% | $157.486 | $157.49 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.53 | 5.658% | $144.2549 | $144.25 | $144.25 | $144.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $974.96 | $1,040.9774 | $1,040.97 | $1,040.95 | $1,041.10 | |