| 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 | $227.88 | 10.714% | $252.2951 | $252.30 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.28 | 10.557% | $8.0485 | $8.05 | $8.05 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.41 | 9.489% | $93.5146 | $93.51 | $93.50 | $93.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.51 | 13.562% | $140.2604 | $140.26 | $140.25 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.46 | 12.632% | $41.0656 | $41.07 | $41.05 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.64 | 3.106% | $20.25 | $20.25 | $20.25 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.83 | 11.678% | $53.4156 | $53.42 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $548.01 | $608.8498 | $608.86 | $608.80 | $608.90 | |