| 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 | $235.52 | 6.759% | $251.4388 | $251.44 | $251.45 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.48 | 12.786% | $79.4916 | $79.49 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.31 | 3.199% | $220.1338 | $220.13 | $220.15 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.41 | 11.611% | $50.6826 | $50.68 | $50.70 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.51 | 6.670% | $144.5485 | $144.55 | $144.55 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.76 | 6.113% | $156.7926 | $156.79 | $156.80 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.61 | 4.515% | $189.8097 | $189.81 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.60 | $1,092.8976 | $1,092.89 | $1,092.95 | $1,092.80 | |