| 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 | $230.53 | 8.478% | $250.0743 | $250.07 | $250.05 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.38 | 12.857% | $165.2001 | $165.20 | $165.20 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.94 | 11.797% | $208.9933 | $208.99 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.85 | 8.295% | $19.3307 | $19.33 | $19.35 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.87 | 13.322% | $259.3601 | $259.36 | $259.35 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.57 | 8.362% | $267.1882 | $267.19 | $267.20 | $267.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.83 | 7.444% | $28.8272 | $28.83 | $28.85 | $28.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.97 | $1,198.9739 | $1,198.97 | $1,199.00 | $1,199.00 | |