| 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 | $120.87 | 10.339% | $133.3667 | $133.37 | $133.35 | $133.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.63 | 8.313% | $264.9661 | $264.97 | $264.95 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.82 | 6.666% | $39.2744 | $39.27 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.64 | 11.835% | $13.0176 | $13.02 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.50 | 6.632% | $236.1899 | $236.19 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.92 | 13.140% | $84.7645 | $84.76 | $84.75 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.98 | 9.464% | $17.4923 | $17.49 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $726.36 | $789.0715 | $789.07 | $789.00 | $789.20 | |