| 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 | $241.89 | 7.147% | $259.1779 | $259.18 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.44 | 10.767% | $184.3606 | $184.36 | $184.35 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.42 | 9.687% | $28.9793 | $28.98 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.32 | 12.382% | $271.2002 | $271.20 | $271.20 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.40 | 10.749% | $38.0977 | $38.10 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.62 | 10.250% | $66.8336 | $66.83 | $66.85 | $66.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.72 | 7.469% | $246.8778 | $246.88 | $246.90 | $246.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.81 | $1,095.5271 | $1,095.53 | $1,095.60 | $1,095.60 | |