| 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 | $236.70 | 11.215% | $263.2459 | $263.25 | $263.25 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.27 | 5.211% | $99.1824 | $99.18 | $99.20 | $99.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.37 | 10.742% | $83.4662 | $83.47 | $83.45 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.94 | 13.394% | $158.6836 | $158.68 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.43 | 4.103% | $249.2538 | $249.25 | $249.25 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.99 | 10.649% | $64.1654 | $64.17 | $64.15 | $64.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.92 | 9.533% | $222.2644 | $222.26 | $222.25 | $222.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.62 | $1,140.2617 | $1,140.26 | $1,140.25 | $1,140.40 | |