| 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 | $108.33 | 8.350% | $117.3756 | $117.38 | $117.40 | $117.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.77 | 10.105% | $27.273 | $27.27 | $27.25 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.38 | 6.284% | $240.6057 | $240.61 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.78 | 10.833% | $158.2474 | $158.25 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.38 | 12.272% | $35.231 | $35.23 | $35.25 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.76 | 6.732% | $229.2176 | $229.22 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.33 | 10.607% | $153.0027 | $153.00 | $153.00 | $153.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.73 | $960.9530 | $960.96 | $960.95 | $960.90 | |