| 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 | $233.45 | 3.302% | $241.1585 | $241.16 | $241.15 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.48 | 8.455% | $105.7219 | $105.72 | $105.70 | $105.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.91 | 13.418% | $251.6859 | $251.69 | $251.70 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.79 | 10.541% | $19.6652 | $19.67 | $19.65 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.30 | 5.387% | $15.0703 | $15.07 | $15.05 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.70 | 12.144% | $41.1568 | $41.16 | $41.15 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.51 | 11.425% | $246.8175 | $246.82 | $246.80 | $246.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $843.14 | $921.2761 | $921.29 | $921.20 | $921.40 | |