| 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 | $237.88 | 6.125% | $252.4502 | $252.45 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.61 | 6.292% | $229.1762 | $229.18 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.98 | 5.627% | $80.2554 | $80.26 | $80.25 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.32 | 4.188% | $217.0444 | $217.04 | $217.05 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.85 | 13.566% | $65.6979 | $65.70 | $65.70 | $65.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.80 | 8.586% | $132.2577 | $132.26 | $132.25 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.66 | 5.604% | $86.2362 | $86.24 | $86.25 | $86.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $999.10 | $1,063.1180 | $1,063.13 | $1,063.15 | $1,063.20 | |