| 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 | $244.75 | 3.175% | $252.5208 | $252.52 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.59 | 7.651% | $25.3949 | $25.39 | $25.40 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.80 | 13.372% | $51.9244 | $51.92 | $51.90 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.83 | 9.619% | $14.0641 | $14.06 | $14.05 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.90 | 4.677% | $220.7638 | $220.76 | $220.75 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.33 | 10.831% | $84.5973 | $84.60 | $84.60 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.62 | 12.678% | $268.8722 | $268.87 | $268.85 | $268.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $852.82 | $918.1375 | $918.12 | $918.05 | $918.20 | |