| 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 | $223.98 | 12.609% | $252.2216 | $252.22 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.59 | 3.754% | $205.0075 | $205.01 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.26 | 11.326% | $261.9055 | $261.91 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.32 | 10.155% | $186.5144 | $186.51 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.48 | 13.869% | $38.1233 | $38.12 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.85 | 9.201% | $158.1776 | $158.18 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.78 | 8.718% | $269.3815 | $269.38 | $269.40 | $269.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,252.26 | $1,371.3314 | $1,371.33 | $1,371.30 | $1,371.30 | |