| 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 | $224.70 | 12.308% | $252.3561 | $252.36 | $252.35 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.27 | 12.644% | $214.3277 | $214.33 | $214.35 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.26 | 10.529% | $43.3937 | $43.39 | $43.40 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.79 | 5.109% | $6.0858 | $6.09 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.72 | 4.262% | $108.1405 | $108.14 | $108.15 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.32 | 9.395% | $14.5714 | $14.57 | $14.55 | $14.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.75 | 4.684% | $135.8275 | $135.83 | $135.85 | $135.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $706.81 | $774.7027 | $774.71 | $774.75 | $774.70 | |