| 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 | $236.48 | 6.504% | $251.8607 | $251.86 | $251.85 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.53 | 10.621% | $162.093 | $162.09 | $162.10 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.41 | 10.706% | $90.1258 | $90.13 | $90.15 | $90.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.73 | 11.713% | $166.1507 | $166.15 | $166.15 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.52 | 13.547% | $240.1746 | $240.17 | $240.15 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.77 | 5.365% | $201.0048 | $201.00 | $201.00 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.39 | 8.490% | $162.0732 | $162.07 | $162.05 | $162.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.83 | $1,273.4828 | $1,273.47 | $1,273.45 | $1,273.60 | |