| 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 | $248.85 | 8.169% | $269.1786 | $269.18 | $269.20 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.80 | 5.150% | $252.1497 | $252.15 | $252.15 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.66 | 10.773% | $8.4852 | $8.49 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.53 | 10.384% | $145.1881 | $145.19 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.46 | 10.185% | $159.1733 | $159.17 | $159.15 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.43 | 3.200% | $201.6838 | $201.68 | $201.70 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.63 | 11.552% | $54.2477 | $54.25 | $54.25 | $54.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,016.36 | $1,090.1064 | $1,090.11 | $1,090.15 | $1,090.10 | |