| 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 | $237.73 | 6.205% | $252.4811 | $252.48 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.29 | 6.125% | $262.4365 | $262.44 | $262.45 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.64 | 12.287% | $171.3949 | $171.39 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.46 | 5.637% | $201.1962 | $201.20 | $201.20 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.28 | 8.584% | $13.3341 | $13.33 | $13.35 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.48 | 11.203% | $269.645 | $269.65 | $269.65 | $269.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.77 | 9.754% | $180.8417 | $180.84 | $180.85 | $180.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,247.65 | $1,351.3295 | $1,351.33 | $1,351.40 | $1,351.20 | |