| 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 | $225.37 | 11.560% | $251.4228 | $251.42 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.55 | 7.365% | $72.5251 | $72.53 | $72.55 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.57 | 5.505% | $23.8125 | $23.81 | $23.80 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.78 | 12.725% | $144.04 | $144.04 | $144.05 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.92 | 8.848% | $47.806 | $47.81 | $47.80 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.31 | 8.380% | $230.1016 | $230.10 | $230.10 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.80 | 12.143% | $221.8189 | $221.82 | $221.80 | $221.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.30 | $991.5269 | $991.53 | $991.50 | $991.40 | |