| 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 | $228.97 | 9.837% | $251.4938 | $251.49 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.28 | 10.196% | $210.7829 | $210.78 | $210.80 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.61 | 10.198% | $234.292 | $234.29 | $234.30 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.77 | 7.291% | $6.1907 | $6.19 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.53 | 4.243% | $147.5351 | $147.54 | $147.55 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.86 | 9.168% | $125.3904 | $125.39 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.41 | 12.199% | $276.4696 | $276.47 | $276.45 | $276.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.43 | $1,252.1545 | $1,252.15 | $1,252.20 | $1,252.20 | |