| 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 | $235.95 | 6.485% | $251.2514 | $251.25 | $251.25 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.40 | 13.235% | $197.4818 | $197.48 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.42 | 12.872% | $15.1474 | $15.15 | $15.15 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.85 | 11.371% | $170.2306 | $170.23 | $170.25 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.54 | 6.739% | $228.9979 | $229.00 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.32 | 6.640% | $133.6412 | $133.64 | $133.65 | $133.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.41 | 8.210% | $172.4976 | $172.50 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,075.89 | $1,169.2479 | $1,169.25 | $1,169.30 | $1,169.20 | |