| 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 | $231.46 | 7.650% | $249.1667 | $249.17 | $249.15 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.72 | 11.644% | $225.2083 | $225.21 | $225.20 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.93 | 8.663% | $234.636 | $234.64 | $234.65 | $234.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.92 | 6.338% | $97.7459 | $97.75 | $97.75 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.29 | 8.762% | $85.1498 | $85.15 | $85.15 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.66 | 9.724% | $273.9369 | $273.94 | $273.95 | $273.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.27 | 3.241% | $72.5475 | $72.55 | $72.55 | $72.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.25 | $1,238.3911 | $1,238.41 | $1,238.40 | $1,238.20 | |