| 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 | $212.50 | 5.758% | $224.7358 | $224.74 | $224.75 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.91 | 8.161% | $270.3052 | $270.31 | $270.30 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.94 | 8.187% | $165.4612 | $165.46 | $165.45 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.44 | 13.286% | $186.2875 | $186.29 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.66 | 10.847% | $142.6158 | $142.62 | $142.60 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.86 | 13.528% | $214.409 | $214.41 | $214.40 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.57 | 9.551% | $49.9224 | $49.92 | $49.90 | $49.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.88 | $1,253.7369 | $1,253.75 | $1,253.70 | $1,253.70 | |