| 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 | $242.95 | 6.268% | $258.1781 | $258.18 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.30 | 8.130% | $173.3324 | $173.33 | $173.35 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.41 | 5.683% | $22.6267 | $22.63 | $22.65 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.63 | 11.104% | $127.3585 | $127.36 | $127.35 | $127.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.77 | 8.204% | $235.6359 | $235.64 | $235.65 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.80 | 8.410% | $209.0145 | $209.01 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.87 | 8.635% | $189.97 | $189.97 | $189.95 | $190.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,124.73 | $1,216.1161 | $1,216.12 | $1,216.15 | $1,216.10 | |