| 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 | $245.51 | 8.619% | $266.6705 | $266.67 | $266.65 | $266.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.83 | 8.191% | $191.3141 | $191.31 | $191.30 | $191.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.95 | 4.570% | $216.4076 | $216.41 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.56 | 3.320% | $103.8986 | $103.90 | $103.90 | $103.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.31 | 3.196% | $135.5067 | $135.51 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.31 | 11.338% | $235.2683 | $235.27 | $235.25 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.60 | 12.389% | $49.0016 | $49.00 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,116.07 | $1,198.0674 | $1,198.07 | $1,198.00 | $1,198.10 | |