| 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 | $240.81 | 8.573% | $261.4546 | $261.45 | $261.45 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.47 | 8.183% | $201.7288 | $201.73 | $201.75 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.38 | 7.373% | $191.532 | $191.53 | $191.55 | $191.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.63 | 11.453% | $131.1022 | $131.10 | $131.10 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.32 | 11.494% | $188.7816 | $188.78 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.54 | 10.238% | $118.5499 | $118.55 | $118.55 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.55 | 8.852% | $80.0606 | $80.06 | $80.05 | $80.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.70 | $1,173.2097 | $1,173.20 | $1,173.25 | $1,173.20 | |