| 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 | $222.98 | 13.225% | $252.4691 | $252.47 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.73 | 7.707% | $147.2678 | $147.27 | $147.25 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.38 | 13.708% | $256.2751 | $256.28 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.27 | 6.368% | $150.2661 | $150.27 | $150.25 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.55 | 3.138% | $201.6864 | $201.69 | $201.70 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.92 | 11.417% | $190.4339 | $190.43 | $190.45 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.89 | 7.401% | $81.5066 | $81.51 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.72 | $1,279.9050 | $1,279.92 | $1,279.90 | $1,280.00 | |