| 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 | $238.71 | 9.746% | $261.9747 | $261.97 | $261.95 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.40 | 8.873% | $132.1718 | $132.17 | $132.15 | $132.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.82 | 5.386% | $84.1191 | $84.12 | $84.10 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.59 | 10.189% | $56.8465 | $56.85 | $56.85 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.71 | 5.248% | $242.8177 | $242.82 | $242.80 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.45 | 6.129% | $103.4227 | $103.42 | $103.40 | $103.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.44 | 11.299% | $106.2238 | $106.22 | $106.20 | $106.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.12 | $987.5763 | $987.57 | $987.45 | $987.50 | |