| 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 | $241.41 | 5.296% | $254.1951 | $254.20 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.43 | 7.527% | $120.8926 | $120.89 | $120.90 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.74 | 7.633% | $214.9862 | $214.99 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.46 | 9.625% | $183.578 | $183.58 | $183.60 | $183.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.98 | 13.638% | $145.4339 | $145.43 | $145.45 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.56 | 13.819% | $125.8383 | $125.84 | $125.85 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.53 | 7.631% | $141.5671 | $141.57 | $141.55 | $141.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.11 | $1,186.4912 | $1,186.50 | $1,186.55 | $1,186.50 | |