| 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 | $217.87 | 13.812% | $247.9622 | $247.96 | $247.95 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.85 | 13.457% | $257.3772 | $257.38 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.86 | 4.663% | $165.221 | $165.22 | $165.20 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.52 | 12.296% | $24.1661 | $24.17 | $24.15 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.56 | 3.240% | $249.3865 | $249.39 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.80 | 12.620% | $252.0436 | $252.04 | $252.05 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.63 | 5.660% | $13.3449 | $13.34 | $13.35 | $13.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.09 | $1,209.5015 | $1,209.50 | $1,209.50 | $1,209.50 | |