| 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 | $250.86 | 7.120% | $268.7212 | $268.72 | $268.70 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.32 | 12.581% | $153.4704 | $153.47 | $153.45 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.36 | 10.755% | $55.7762 | $55.78 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.45 | 10.709% | $241.8438 | $241.84 | $241.85 | $241.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.63 | 12.639% | $197.8279 | $197.83 | $197.85 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.76 | 6.262% | $126.1968 | $126.20 | $126.20 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.28 | 12.125% | $35.0727 | $35.07 | $35.05 | $35.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $981.66 | $1,078.9090 | $1,078.91 | $1,078.90 | $1,078.90 | |