| 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 | $234.27 | 9.375% | $256.2328 | $256.23 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.79 | 8.648% | $250.7487 | $250.75 | $250.75 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.90 | 8.815% | $259.959 | $259.96 | $259.95 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.80 | 5.400% | $213.7512 | $213.75 | $213.75 | $213.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.53 | 7.272% | $132.5131 | $132.51 | $132.50 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.57 | 6.740% | $150.0444 | $150.04 | $150.05 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.58 | 6.153% | $187.445 | $187.45 | $187.45 | $187.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,347.44 | $1,450.6942 | $1,450.69 | $1,450.70 | $1,450.60 | |