| 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 | $237.25 | 5.425% | $250.1208 | $250.12 | $250.10 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.54 | 10.289% | $218.9678 | $218.97 | $218.95 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.64 | 12.704% | $222.7482 | $222.75 | $222.75 | $222.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.83 | 11.110% | $12.0332 | $12.03 | $12.05 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.69 | 3.831% | $133.6201 | $133.62 | $133.60 | $133.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.83 | 5.104% | $246.8157 | $246.82 | $246.80 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.35 | 9.159% | $86.6177 | $86.62 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.13 | $1,170.9235 | $1,170.93 | $1,170.85 | $1,170.80 | |