| 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 | $136.80 | 4.825% | $143.4006 | $143.40 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.63 | 6.317% | $260.0833 | $260.08 | $260.10 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.68 | 7.441% | $137.1807 | $137.18 | $137.20 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.45 | 4.398% | $101.7359 | $101.74 | $101.75 | $101.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.58 | 10.716% | $236.4672 | $236.47 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.57 | 4.244% | $120.4748 | $120.47 | $120.45 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.27 | 13.325% | $260.9535 | $260.95 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.98 | $1,260.2960 | $1,260.29 | $1,260.30 | $1,260.40 | |