| 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 | $236.86 | 6.504% | $252.2654 | $252.27 | $252.25 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.39 | 12.694% | $104.118 | $104.12 | $104.10 | $104.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.89 | 10.505% | $57.341 | $57.34 | $57.35 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.62 | 3.550% | $165.2865 | $165.29 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.66 | 5.390% | $251.5238 | $251.52 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.45 | 11.249% | $81.7124 | $81.71 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.80 | 12.689% | $68.5149 | $68.51 | $68.50 | $68.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.67 | $980.7620 | $980.76 | $980.70 | $980.70 | |