| 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 | $231.75 | 7.538% | $249.2193 | $249.22 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.43 | 12.718% | $276.6438 | $276.64 | $276.65 | $276.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.97 | 6.515% | $134.1769 | $134.18 | $134.20 | $134.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.26 | 10.269% | $53.2158 | $53.22 | $53.20 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.60 | 9.634% | $60.9565 | $60.96 | $60.95 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.82 | 7.184% | $193.8101 | $193.81 | $193.80 | $193.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.38 | 12.140% | $147.3295 | $147.33 | $147.35 | $147.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,019.21 | $1,115.3519 | $1,115.36 | $1,115.35 | $1,115.30 | |