| 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 | $242.56 | 11.237% | $269.8165 | $269.82 | $269.80 | $269.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.71 | 6.635% | $231.0887 | $231.09 | $231.10 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.42 | 7.539% | $254.2437 | $254.24 | $254.25 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.35 | 13.269% | $47.9694 | $47.97 | $47.95 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.61 | 6.135% | $186.3837 | $186.38 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.40 | 7.310% | $24.0374 | $24.04 | $24.05 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.59 | 12.702% | $232.8311 | $232.83 | $232.85 | $232.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.64 | $1,246.3705 | $1,246.37 | $1,246.40 | $1,246.30 | |