| 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 | $236.52 | 6.528% | $251.96 | $251.96 | $251.95 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.47 | 12.569% | $151.3715 | $151.37 | $151.35 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.51 | 12.853% | $6.2182 | $6.22 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.78 | 9.625% | $238.7413 | $238.74 | $238.75 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.67 | 7.327% | $210.0067 | $210.01 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.43 | 3.576% | $20.1248 | $20.12 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.86 | 3.162% | $163.8832 | $163.88 | $163.90 | $163.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.24 | $1,042.3057 | $1,042.30 | $1,042.25 | $1,042.30 | |