| 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 | $236.75 | 6.652% | $252.4986 | $252.50 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.91 | 8.119% | $75.586 | $75.59 | $75.60 | $75.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.86 | 8.629% | $255.1261 | $255.13 | $255.15 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.41 | 10.502% | $38.0237 | $38.02 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.40 | 11.567% | $152.1774 | $152.18 | $152.20 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.99 | 3.260% | $256.0745 | $256.07 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.31 | 5.711% | $191.6646 | $191.66 | $191.65 | $191.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.63 | $1,221.1509 | $1,221.15 | $1,221.15 | $1,221.20 | |