| 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 | $243.58 | 3.519% | $252.1516 | $252.15 | $252.15 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.70 | 8.597% | $156.0539 | $156.05 | $156.05 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.34 | 8.223% | $77.2063 | $77.21 | $77.20 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.35 | 10.770% | $123.3424 | $123.34 | $123.35 | $123.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.88 | 11.767% | $91.5148 | $91.51 | $91.50 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.62 | 7.707% | $229.0066 | $229.01 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.54 | 5.642% | $219.2494 | $219.25 | $219.25 | $219.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.01 | $1,148.5250 | $1,148.52 | $1,148.50 | $1,148.50 | |