| 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 | $238.75 | 9.326% | $261.0158 | $261.02 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.64 | 9.667% | $217.8425 | $217.84 | $217.85 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.65 | 5.708% | $225.8451 | $225.85 | $225.85 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.86 | 6.806% | $135.4941 | $135.49 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.73 | 13.854% | $89.6373 | $89.64 | $89.65 | $89.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.91 | 5.220% | $51.4631 | $51.46 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.28 | 4.153% | $69.0326 | $69.03 | $69.05 | $69.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $971.82 | $1,050.3305 | $1,050.33 | $1,050.35 | $1,050.20 | |