| 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 | $240.55 | 4.752% | $251.9809 | $251.98 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.51 | 9.251% | $151.3236 | $151.32 | $151.30 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.81 | 7.792% | $150.704 | $150.70 | $150.70 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.26 | 5.500% | $113.1593 | $113.16 | $113.15 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.47 | 7.451% | $197.1403 | $197.14 | $197.15 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.66 | 12.611% | $169.6597 | $169.66 | $169.65 | $169.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.49 | 9.104% | $129.2773 | $129.28 | $129.30 | $129.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.75 | $1,163.2451 | $1,163.24 | $1,163.25 | $1,163.30 | |