| 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 | $224.88 | 11.858% | $251.5463 | $251.55 | $251.55 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.54 | 11.279% | $196.4519 | $196.45 | $196.45 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.33 | 10.248% | $135.9689 | $135.97 | $135.95 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.81 | 11.786% | $73.5664 | $73.57 | $73.55 | $73.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.57 | 8.850% | $19.1249 | $19.12 | $19.10 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.52 | 10.270% | $170.3892 | $170.39 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.92 | 10.530% | $31.9653 | $31.97 | $31.95 | $32.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.57 | $879.0129 | $879.02 | $878.95 | $879.10 | |