| 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 | $243.88 | 7.798% | $262.8978 | $262.90 | $262.90 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.41 | 10.742% | $206.4342 | $206.43 | $206.45 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.37 | 4.675% | $247.4203 | $247.42 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.67 | 8.352% | $88.4911 | $88.49 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.38 | 12.587% | $131.0288 | $131.03 | $131.05 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.45 | 4.808% | $81.1738 | $81.17 | $81.15 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.54 | 10.274% | $210.1161 | $210.12 | $210.10 | $210.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,132.70 | $1,227.5621 | $1,227.56 | $1,227.55 | $1,227.50 | |