| 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 | $239.82 | 5.224% | $252.3482 | $252.35 | $252.35 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.37 | 6.848% | $85.8737 | $85.87 | $85.85 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.58 | 8.691% | $158.2324 | $158.23 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.75 | 10.619% | $226.4924 | $226.49 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.98 | 13.497% | $89.6399 | $89.64 | $89.65 | $89.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.90 | 13.116% | $157.1181 | $157.12 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.69 | 6.460% | $188.1042 | $188.10 | $188.10 | $188.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,065.09 | $1,157.8089 | $1,157.80 | $1,157.80 | $1,157.70 | |