| 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 | $245.73 | 6.406% | $261.4715 | $261.47 | $261.45 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.58 | 8.680% | $120.1783 | $120.18 | $120.20 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.48 | 10.615% | $260.4762 | $260.48 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.30 | 12.487% | $140.9462 | $140.95 | $140.95 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.97 | 3.517% | $121.0838 | $121.08 | $121.10 | $121.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.32 | 12.773% | $88.3238 | $88.32 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.61 | 11.182% | $215.2595 | $215.26 | $215.25 | $215.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,105.99 | $1,207.7393 | $1,207.74 | $1,207.75 | $1,207.80 | |