| 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 | $238.42 | 8.796% | $259.3914 | $259.39 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.38 | 5.768% | $253.1874 | $253.19 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.29 | 7.187% | $216.8286 | $216.83 | $216.85 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.33 | 7.786% | $8.9786 | $8.98 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.55 | 7.295% | $136.8548 | $136.85 | $136.85 | $136.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.40 | 5.126% | $86.6238 | $86.62 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.35 | 6.823% | $247.135 | $247.14 | $247.15 | $247.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,129.72 | $1,208.9996 | $1,209.00 | $1,209.05 | $1,209.00 | |