| 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 | $240.31 | 9.132% | $262.2551 | $262.26 | $262.25 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.48 | 3.609% | $199.4266 | $199.43 | $199.45 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.96 | 8.833% | $180.6192 | $180.62 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.87 | 6.452% | $261.7335 | $261.73 | $261.75 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.99 | 7.462% | $240.7041 | $240.70 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.88 | 5.366% | $197.9616 | $197.96 | $197.95 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.91 | 6.744% | $266.7639 | $266.76 | $266.75 | $266.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,506.40 | $1,609.4640 | $1,609.46 | $1,609.45 | $1,609.50 | |