| 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 | $224.28 | 6.496% | $238.8492 | $238.85 | $238.85 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.26 | 11.838% | $217.2565 | $217.26 | $217.25 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.84 | 12.730% | $99.022 | $99.02 | $99.00 | $99.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.54 | 3.725% | $172.7436 | $172.74 | $172.75 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.94 | 3.673% | $135.7494 | $135.75 | $135.75 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.30 | 10.545% | $259.0069 | $259.01 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.42 | 8.763% | $125.5343 | $125.53 | $125.55 | $125.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,153.58 | $1,248.1619 | $1,248.16 | $1,248.15 | $1,248.00 | |