| 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 | $246.83 | 6.704% | $263.3775 | $263.38 | $263.40 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.34 | 3.648% | $110.2193 | $110.22 | $110.20 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.68 | 9.584% | $235.2549 | $235.25 | $235.25 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.35 | 9.398% | $166.6679 | $166.67 | $166.65 | $166.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.95 | 3.367% | $102.2816 | $102.28 | $102.30 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.62 | 7.827% | $47.0341 | $47.03 | $47.05 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.37 | 3.590% | $257.2865 | $257.29 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,111.14 | $1,182.1218 | $1,182.12 | $1,182.15 | $1,182.20 | |