| 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 | $242.43 | 6.503% | $258.1952 | $258.20 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.71 | 9.465% | $17.197 | $17.20 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.40 | 6.623% | $93.1885 | $93.19 | $93.20 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.31 | 8.160% | $218.8185 | $218.82 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.31 | 7.688% | $179.0959 | $179.10 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.40 | 13.687% | $234.65 | $234.65 | $234.65 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.91 | 8.578% | $269.1757 | $269.18 | $269.20 | $269.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.47 | $1,270.3208 | $1,270.34 | $1,270.35 | $1,270.40 | |