| 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 | $239.41 | 4.487% | $250.1523 | $250.15 | $250.15 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.61 | 7.199% | $24.2377 | $24.24 | $24.25 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.25 | 10.235% | $9.0944 | $9.09 | $9.10 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.43 | 10.616% | $159.7627 | $159.76 | $159.75 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.50 | 10.351% | $219.0467 | $219.05 | $219.05 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.51 | 11.319% | $22.8315 | $22.83 | $22.85 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.28 | 12.331% | $278.8954 | $278.90 | $278.90 | $278.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.99 | $964.0207 | $964.02 | $964.05 | $964.00 | |