| 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 | $223.50 | 11.489% | $249.1779 | $249.18 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.53 | 9.225% | $174.2466 | $174.25 | $174.25 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.93 | 10.847% | $109.6609 | $109.66 | $109.65 | $109.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.59 | 11.850% | $56.5849 | $56.58 | $56.60 | $56.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.48 | 12.589% | $18.5547 | $18.55 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.42 | 12.398% | $42.0593 | $42.06 | $42.05 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.25 | 9.811% | $218.7984 | $218.80 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.70 | $869.0827 | $869.08 | $869.10 | $869.20 | |