| 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 | $232.48 | 8.736% | $252.7895 | $252.79 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.64 | 9.706% | $57.7492 | $57.75 | $57.75 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.77 | 7.299% | $153.1908 | $153.19 | $153.20 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.85 | 5.817% | $58.0406 | $58.04 | $58.05 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.29 | 13.131% | $149.661 | $149.66 | $149.65 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.70 | 12.534% | $219.1037 | $219.10 | $219.10 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.82 | 10.113% | $251.9606 | $251.96 | $251.95 | $252.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.55 | $1,142.4954 | $1,142.49 | $1,142.50 | $1,142.50 | |