| 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 | $239.95 | 9.348% | $262.3805 | $262.38 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.48 | 10.860% | $74.8083 | $74.81 | $74.80 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.62 | 5.453% | $101.8887 | $101.89 | $101.90 | $101.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.91 | 9.684% | $94.2295 | $94.23 | $94.25 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.67 | 11.541% | $115.6346 | $115.63 | $115.65 | $115.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.78 | 3.363% | $200.2968 | $200.30 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.38 | 5.416% | $224.9367 | $224.94 | $224.95 | $224.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.79 | $1,074.1751 | $1,074.18 | $1,074.25 | $1,074.10 | |