| 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 | $229.32 | 9.405% | $250.8875 | $250.89 | $250.90 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.46 | 8.259% | $204.0249 | $204.02 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.75 | 4.192% | $210.2074 | $210.21 | $210.20 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.27 | 12.763% | $23.9847 | $23.98 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.41 | 5.384% | $152.185 | $152.19 | $152.20 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.33 | 7.488% | $166.9611 | $166.96 | $166.95 | $167.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.84 | 8.861% | $243.6745 | $243.67 | $243.65 | $243.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.38 | $1,251.9251 | $1,251.92 | $1,251.90 | $1,252.00 | |