| 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 | $223.33 | 13.508% | $253.4974 | $253.50 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.27 | 5.363% | $253.1557 | $253.16 | $253.15 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.42 | 11.271% | $218.5585 | $218.56 | $218.55 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.77 | 11.670% | $218.6164 | $218.62 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.64 | 11.369% | $145.4925 | $145.49 | $145.50 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.87 | 13.469% | $90.6277 | $90.63 | $90.65 | $90.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.50 | 9.697% | $177.1607 | $177.16 | $177.15 | $177.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,227.80 | $1,357.1089 | $1,357.12 | $1,357.10 | $1,357.20 | |