| 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 | $220.59 | 8.460% | $239.2519 | $239.25 | $239.25 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.71 | 5.752% | $74.7772 | $74.78 | $74.80 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.50 | 7.638% | $248.1056 | $248.11 | $248.10 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.34 | 12.118% | $173.0429 | $173.04 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.30 | 10.619% | $63.3847 | $63.38 | $63.40 | $63.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.94 | 12.708% | $156.5965 | $156.60 | $156.60 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.34 | 5.297% | $218.3228 | $218.32 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,079.72 | $1,173.4816 | $1,173.48 | $1,173.50 | $1,173.50 | |