| 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 | $225.63 | 11.685% | $251.9949 | $251.99 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.33 | 5.535% | $232.5253 | $232.53 | $232.55 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.71 | 9.341% | $245.7002 | $245.70 | $245.70 | $245.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.33 | 11.503% | $195.4982 | $195.50 | $195.50 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.75 | 8.581% | $7.3292 | $7.33 | $7.35 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.70 | 3.346% | $229.1181 | $229.12 | $229.10 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.35 | 11.336% | $77.2115 | $77.21 | $77.20 | $77.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.80 | $1,239.3774 | $1,239.38 | $1,239.40 | $1,239.30 | |