| 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 | $231.96 | 9.183% | $253.2609 | $253.26 | $253.25 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.89 | 8.627% | $160.6485 | $160.65 | $160.65 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.51 | 7.163% | $145.2166 | $145.22 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.27 | 6.480% | $62.0459 | $62.05 | $62.05 | $62.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.54 | 13.506% | $99.3632 | $99.36 | $99.35 | $99.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.83 | 3.842% | $22.6687 | $22.67 | $22.65 | $22.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.75 | 7.429% | $198.4751 | $198.48 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $867.75 | $941.6789 | $941.69 | $941.65 | $941.70 | |