| 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 | $238.38 | 8.708% | $259.1381 | $259.14 | $259.15 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.75 | 3.574% | $185.1385 | $185.14 | $185.15 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.41 | 3.183% | $188.2161 | $188.22 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.71 | 8.477% | $22.4656 | $22.47 | $22.45 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.40 | 6.186% | $28.0331 | $28.03 | $28.05 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.53 | 11.345% | $107.4813 | $107.48 | $107.50 | $107.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.40 | 6.786% | $257.7814 | $257.78 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $984.58 | $1,048.2541 | $1,048.26 | $1,048.30 | $1,048.20 | |