| 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 | $232.38 | 8.222% | $251.4863 | $251.49 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.60 | 9.671% | $217.8066 | $217.81 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.30 | 7.651% | $204.8599 | $204.86 | $204.85 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.38 | 12.189% | $209.0979 | $209.10 | $209.10 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.71 | 10.172% | $51.4613 | $51.46 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.73 | 13.463% | $31.4633 | $31.46 | $31.45 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.39 | 4.854% | $6.7002 | $6.70 | $6.70 | $6.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.49 | $972.8755 | $972.88 | $972.85 | $973.00 | |