| 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 | $242.73 | 4.269% | $253.0921 | $253.09 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.79 | 10.500% | $238.448 | $238.45 | $238.45 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.40 | 9.407% | $250.9797 | $250.98 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.31 | 8.415% | $203.0721 | $203.07 | $203.05 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.70 | 7.715% | $253.8843 | $253.88 | $253.90 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.39 | 5.682% | $214.9466 | $214.95 | $214.95 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.92 | 7.196% | $92.1028 | $92.10 | $92.10 | $92.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,400.24 | $1,506.5256 | $1,506.52 | $1,506.55 | $1,506.50 | |