| 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 | $231.95 | 4.234% | $241.7708 | $241.77 | $241.75 | $241.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.85 | 12.747% | $87.7735 | $87.77 | $87.75 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.58 | 6.739% | $125.5037 | $125.50 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.32 | 10.129% | $38.8976 | $38.90 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.40 | 6.552% | $126.1576 | $126.16 | $126.15 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.31 | 6.561% | $258.208 | $258.21 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.43 | 12.131% | $200.0753 | $200.08 | $200.10 | $200.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.84 | $1,078.3865 | $1,078.39 | $1,078.35 | $1,078.50 | |