| 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 | $237.99 | 5.784% | $251.7553 | $251.76 | $251.75 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.68 | 12.574% | $248.4283 | $248.43 | $248.45 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.59 | 7.531% | $157.6297 | $157.63 | $157.65 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.40 | 12.706% | $51.1685 | $51.17 | $51.15 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.94 | 9.113% | $125.4145 | $125.41 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.41 | 12.297% | $161.0451 | $161.05 | $161.05 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.84 | 13.712% | $82.8278 | $82.83 | $82.85 | $82.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $981.85 | $1,078.2692 | $1,078.28 | $1,078.30 | $1,078.20 | |