| 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 | $242.80 | 10.503% | $268.3013 | $268.30 | $268.30 | $268.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.63 | 3.857% | $84.7785 | $84.78 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.53 | 12.610% | $258.4737 | $258.47 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.49 | 7.747% | $176.1556 | $176.16 | $176.15 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.92 | 6.333% | $109.4379 | $109.44 | $109.45 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.79 | 3.286% | $32.8346 | $32.83 | $32.85 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.59 | 7.361% | $208.9138 | $208.91 | $208.90 | $208.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.75 | $1,138.8954 | $1,138.89 | $1,138.90 | $1,138.90 | |