| 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 | $233.45 | 7.198% | $250.2537 | $250.25 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.97 | 4.321% | $102.2033 | $102.20 | $102.20 | $102.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.69 | 7.634% | $221.3924 | $221.39 | $221.40 | $221.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.55 | 6.540% | $158.2652 | $158.27 | $158.25 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.33 | 6.845% | $252.5068 | $252.51 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.92 | 6.720% | $8.4522 | $8.45 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.28 | 5.739% | $235.0366 | $235.04 | $235.05 | $235.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,152.19 | $1,228.1102 | $1,228.11 | $1,228.10 | $1,228.20 | |