| 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 | $229.79 | 9.338% | $251.2478 | $251.25 | $251.25 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.80 | 5.463% | $173.803 | $173.80 | $173.80 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.86 | 4.643% | $214.3716 | $214.37 | $214.35 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.46 | 3.777% | $224.6357 | $224.64 | $224.65 | $224.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.66 | 11.407% | $142.2222 | $142.22 | $142.20 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.51 | 6.185% | $29.2115 | $29.21 | $29.20 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.80 | 12.620% | $15.5416 | $15.54 | $15.55 | $15.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $984.88 | $1,051.0334 | $1,051.03 | $1,051.00 | $1,050.90 | |