| 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 | $232.96 | 8.526% | $252.8222 | $252.82 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.66 | 8.605% | $135.387 | $135.39 | $135.40 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.59 | 6.760% | $221.6231 | $221.62 | $221.60 | $221.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.35 | 13.257% | $252.9595 | $252.96 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.71 | 8.382% | $261.9701 | $261.97 | $261.95 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.98 | 12.410% | $228.1698 | $228.17 | $228.15 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.96 | 6.827% | $178.3584 | $178.36 | $178.35 | $178.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,400.21 | $1,531.2901 | $1,531.29 | $1,531.20 | $1,531.40 | |