| 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 | $243.75 | 3.387% | $252.0058 | $252.01 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.43 | 8.110% | $178.8464 | $178.85 | $178.85 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.27 | 5.378% | $239.4926 | $239.49 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.93 | 11.404% | $230.5283 | $230.53 | $230.55 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.80 | 7.571% | $198.7912 | $198.79 | $198.80 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.57 | 11.479% | $31.8496 | $31.85 | $31.85 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.81 | 3.396% | $157.9994 | $158.00 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,209.56 | $1,289.5133 | $1,289.52 | $1,289.55 | $1,289.40 | |