| 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 | $225.74 | 11.477% | $251.6482 | $251.65 | $251.65 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.65 | 6.502% | $78.4387 | $78.44 | $78.45 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.89 | 11.741% | $230.0635 | $230.06 | $230.05 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.45 | 10.122% | $98.5041 | $98.50 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.36 | 7.536% | $97.1695 | $97.17 | $97.15 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.60 | 3.321% | $19.2177 | $19.22 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.70 | 4.358% | $234.4924 | $234.49 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $928.39 | $1,009.5341 | $1,009.53 | $1,009.50 | $1,009.50 | |