| 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 | $230.52 | 5.255% | $242.6338 | $242.63 | $242.65 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.67 | 7.213% | $236.5869 | $236.59 | $236.60 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.63 | 12.366% | $159.144 | $159.14 | $159.15 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.26 | 6.693% | $246.7382 | $246.74 | $246.75 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.96 | 11.428% | $8.8697 | $8.87 | $8.85 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.98 | 9.659% | $118.4098 | $118.41 | $118.40 | $118.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.73 | 4.179% | $33.056 | $33.06 | $33.05 | $33.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $971.75 | $1,045.4384 | $1,045.44 | $1,045.45 | $1,045.40 | |