| 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 | $229.32 | 3.587% | $237.5457 | $237.55 | $237.55 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.42 | 7.161% | $252.2784 | $252.28 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.39 | 5.380% | $189.0412 | $189.04 | $189.05 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.48 | 10.250% | $161.4942 | $161.49 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.82 | 11.160% | $103.1787 | $103.18 | $103.20 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.61 | 8.400% | $125.3212 | $125.32 | $125.30 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.59 | 3.490% | $156.8805 | $156.88 | $156.90 | $156.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,150.63 | $1,225.7399 | $1,225.74 | $1,225.80 | $1,225.70 | |