| 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 | $237.96 | 12.402% | $267.4718 | $267.47 | $267.45 | $267.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.49 | 4.568% | $53.8421 | $53.84 | $53.85 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.83 | 8.629% | $82.3734 | $82.37 | $82.35 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.84 | 13.138% | $49.5997 | $49.60 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.46 | 7.304% | $258.0232 | $258.02 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.98 | 11.177% | $48.8956 | $48.90 | $48.90 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.61 | 12.845% | $252.3327 | $252.33 | $252.35 | $252.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.17 | $1,012.5385 | $1,012.53 | $1,012.50 | $1,012.50 | |