| 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 | $232.26 | 8.589% | $252.2088 | $252.21 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.56 | 8.284% | $131.63 | $131.63 | $131.65 | $131.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.86 | 8.110% | $91.7421 | $91.74 | $91.75 | $91.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.54 | 12.433% | $253.5814 | $253.58 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.91 | 6.549% | $6.297 | $6.30 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.81 | 11.590% | $139.2755 | $139.28 | $139.30 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.31 | 5.864% | $22.5596 | $22.56 | $22.55 | $22.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.25 | $897.2944 | $897.30 | $897.35 | $897.30 | |