| 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 | $24.53 | 3.125% | $25.2966 | $25.30 | $25.30 | $25.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.94 | 4.265% | $171.9747 | $171.97 | $171.95 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.67 | 6.789% | $252.7375 | $252.74 | $252.75 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.89 | 4.580% | $140.0222 | $140.02 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.96 | 10.740% | $190.4285 | $190.43 | $190.45 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.42 | 3.494% | $216.7371 | $216.74 | $216.75 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.62 | 4.417% | $15.2658 | $15.27 | $15.25 | $15.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $956.03 | $1,012.4624 | $1,012.47 | $1,012.45 | $1,012.40 | |