| 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 | $139.72 | 11.830% | $156.2489 | $156.25 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.49 | 4.376% | $261.4514 | $261.45 | $261.45 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.88 | 5.417% | $24.1194 | $24.12 | $24.10 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.79 | 8.382% | $30.1194 | $30.12 | $30.10 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.61 | 8.604% | $255.8819 | $255.88 | $255.90 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.41 | 9.426% | $270.7309 | $270.73 | $270.75 | $270.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.73 | 12.503% | $243.8278 | $243.83 | $243.85 | $243.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.63 | $1,242.3797 | $1,242.38 | $1,242.40 | $1,242.30 | |