| 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 | $230.39 | 7.551% | $247.7867 | $247.79 | $247.80 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.54 | 12.572% | $139.0714 | $139.07 | $139.05 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.68 | 5.741% | $244.9807 | $244.98 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.47 | 3.543% | $21.1953 | $21.20 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.50 | 3.495% | $236.4861 | $236.49 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.91 | 12.341% | $12.2564 | $12.26 | $12.25 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.50 | 9.169% | $185.0415 | $185.04 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,014.99 | $1,086.8181 | $1,086.83 | $1,086.85 | $1,086.90 | |