| 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 | $227.62 | 6.523% | $242.4677 | $242.47 | $242.45 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.42 | 9.384% | $133.9079 | $133.91 | $133.90 | $133.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.93 | 10.804% | $83.0254 | $83.03 | $83.05 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.57 | 9.275% | $98.9704 | $98.97 | $98.95 | $99.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.55 | 9.718% | $158.5974 | $158.60 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.95 | 12.544% | $97.857 | $97.86 | $97.85 | $97.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.77 | 12.786% | $69.6679 | $69.67 | $69.65 | $69.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $808.81 | $884.4937 | $884.51 | $884.45 | $884.60 | |