| 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 | $122.29 | 9.375% | $133.7547 | $133.75 | $133.75 | $133.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.80 | 9.707% | $50.2458 | $50.25 | $50.25 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.65 | 7.365% | $84.4426 | $84.44 | $84.45 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.74 | 7.152% | $242.9564 | $242.96 | $242.95 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.52 | 8.856% | $207.3925 | $207.39 | $207.40 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.44 | 5.269% | $179.4205 | $179.42 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.73 | 7.789% | $262.7141 | $262.71 | $262.70 | $262.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.17 | $1,160.9266 | $1,160.92 | $1,160.90 | $1,160.90 | |