| 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 | $224.84 | 12.293% | $252.4796 | $252.48 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.30 | 5.666% | $214.819 | $214.82 | $214.80 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.49 | 11.132% | $175.0218 | $175.02 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.54 | 12.178% | $135.2194 | $135.22 | $135.20 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.60 | 13.376% | $99.3174 | $99.32 | $99.30 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.92 | 10.595% | $171.3338 | $171.33 | $171.35 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.81 | 12.473% | $189.8657 | $189.87 | $189.85 | $189.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,117.50 | $1,238.0567 | $1,238.06 | $1,238.00 | $1,238.00 | |