| 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 | $238.71 | 11.448% | $266.0375 | $266.04 | $266.05 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.84 | 11.243% | $152.2249 | $152.22 | $152.20 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.49 | 10.445% | $29.2569 | $29.26 | $29.25 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.37 | 7.778% | $62.91 | $62.91 | $62.90 | $62.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.70 | 6.114% | $177.9532 | $177.95 | $177.95 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.70 | 6.264% | $23.0593 | $23.06 | $23.05 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.27 | 9.387% | $157.8126 | $157.81 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.08 | $869.2544 | $869.25 | $869.20 | $869.30 | |