| 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 | $228.56 | 10.550% | $252.6731 | $252.67 | $252.65 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.97 | 9.210% | $89.5194 | $89.52 | $89.50 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.80 | 7.798% | $238.018 | $238.02 | $238.00 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.93 | 10.115% | $263.0978 | $263.10 | $263.10 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.60 | 4.264% | $211.2389 | $211.24 | $211.25 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.33 | 7.491% | $262.6328 | $262.63 | $262.65 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.61 | 8.379% | $34.2586 | $34.26 | $34.25 | $34.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,248.80 | $1,351.4386 | $1,351.44 | $1,351.40 | $1,351.40 | |