| 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 | $243.82 | 3.536% | $252.4415 | $252.44 | $252.45 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.38 | 8.847% | $124.4992 | $124.50 | $124.50 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.61 | 8.258% | $8.2384 | $8.24 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.98 | 12.544% | $101.2671 | $101.27 | $101.25 | $101.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.86 | 3.295% | $199.2147 | $199.21 | $199.20 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.32 | 12.480% | $281.5599 | $281.56 | $281.55 | $281.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.49 | 5.840% | $206.9066 | $206.91 | $206.90 | $206.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.46 | $1,174.1274 | $1,174.13 | $1,174.10 | $1,174.10 | |