| 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 | $230.79 | 13.162% | $261.1666 | $261.17 | $261.15 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.30 | 10.325% | $26.809 | $26.81 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.43 | 6.726% | $132.7992 | $132.80 | $132.80 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.65 | 12.159% | $17.5529 | $17.55 | $17.55 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.84 | 10.869% | $176.1043 | $176.10 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.33 | 7.485% | $183.0792 | $183.08 | $183.10 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.67 | 6.370% | $261.3192 | $261.32 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.01 | $1,058.8304 | $1,058.83 | $1,058.80 | $1,058.90 | |