| 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 | $232.98 | 7.825% | $251.2107 | $251.21 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.39 | 9.578% | $106.718 | $106.72 | $106.70 | $106.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.49 | 12.831% | $165.2861 | $165.29 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.56 | 4.806% | $209.1509 | $209.15 | $209.15 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.35 | 3.603% | $124.6862 | $124.69 | $124.70 | $124.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.53 | 12.793% | $156.2521 | $156.25 | $156.25 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.75 | 5.587% | $19.7976 | $19.80 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $954.05 | $1,033.1016 | $1,033.11 | $1,033.10 | $1,033.20 | |