| 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 | $225.45 | 7.378% | $242.0837 | $242.08 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.98 | 8.268% | $263.0696 | $263.07 | $263.05 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.97 | 8.214% | $49.746 | $49.75 | $49.75 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.37 | 12.619% | $146.8214 | $146.82 | $146.80 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.91 | 4.737% | $241.8482 | $241.85 | $241.85 | $241.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.46 | 6.521% | $39.9028 | $39.90 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.34 | 7.545% | $81.0244 | $81.02 | $81.00 | $81.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $988.48 | $1,064.4961 | $1,064.49 | $1,064.45 | $1,064.40 | |