| 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 | $242.49 | 4.562% | $253.5524 | $253.55 | $253.55 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.30 | 9.673% | $48.5851 | $48.59 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.32 | 3.206% | $15.8112 | $15.81 | $15.80 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.29 | 8.722% | $261.2481 | $261.25 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.36 | 9.422% | $206.1073 | $206.11 | $206.10 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.36 | 8.863% | $163.6864 | $163.69 | $163.70 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.96 | 3.689% | $52.8399 | $52.84 | $52.85 | $52.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $932.08 | $1,001.8304 | $1,001.84 | $1,001.85 | $1,001.80 | |