| 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 | $241.85 | 9.172% | $264.0325 | $264.03 | $264.05 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.32 | 6.125% | $203.0384 | $203.04 | $203.05 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.79 | 13.683% | $212.3485 | $212.35 | $212.35 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.30 | 4.831% | $180.6238 | $180.62 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.27 | 6.728% | $99.5452 | $99.55 | $99.55 | $99.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.85 | 11.160% | $132.1137 | $132.11 | $132.10 | $132.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.61 | 11.800% | $200.804 | $200.80 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,183.99 | $1,292.5061 | $1,292.50 | $1,292.50 | $1,292.30 | |