| 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 | $250.52 | 5.789% | $265.0226 | $265.02 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.84 | 11.378% | $161.3199 | $161.32 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.55 | 10.559% | $197.4031 | $197.40 | $197.40 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.33 | 7.433% | $249.5991 | $249.60 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.45 | 8.358% | $103.4277 | $103.43 | $103.45 | $103.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.38 | 3.520% | $244.7006 | $244.70 | $244.70 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.47 | 9.212% | $8.1581 | $8.16 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.54 | $1,229.6311 | $1,229.63 | $1,229.60 | $1,229.60 | |