| 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 | $141.63 | 8.277% | $153.3527 | $153.35 | $153.35 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.66 | 13.400% | $168.5804 | $168.58 | $168.60 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.57 | 7.157% | $251.3582 | $251.36 | $251.35 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.49 | 10.253% | $261.8398 | $261.84 | $261.85 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.78 | 13.222% | $247.7071 | $247.71 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.81 | 7.634% | $18.0933 | $18.09 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.51 | 8.723% | $189.7325 | $189.73 | $189.75 | $189.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,172.45 | $1,290.6640 | $1,290.66 | $1,290.70 | $1,290.70 | |