| 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 | $237.27 | 5.862% | $251.1788 | $251.18 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.25 | 12.377% | $227.2825 | $227.28 | $227.30 | $227.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.63 | 6.244% | $167.4724 | $167.47 | $167.45 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.45 | 3.676% | $24.312 | $24.31 | $24.30 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.88 | 3.845% | $25.8366 | $25.84 | $25.85 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.87 | 6.733% | $251.7511 | $251.75 | $251.75 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.80 | 4.151% | $188.305 | $188.31 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.15 | $1,136.1384 | $1,136.14 | $1,136.15 | $1,136.20 | |