| 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 | $224.95 | 12.241% | $252.4861 | $252.49 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.80 | 6.813% | $257.2057 | $257.21 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.39 | 4.124% | $140.9735 | $140.97 | $140.95 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.59 | 3.753% | $124.0782 | $124.08 | $124.10 | $124.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.58 | 8.339% | $219.4731 | $219.47 | $219.45 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.67 | 7.209% | $32.881 | $32.88 | $32.90 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.61 | 3.368% | $55.4156 | $55.42 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.59 | $1,082.5132 | $1,082.52 | $1,082.50 | $1,082.60 | |