| 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 | $236.69 | 7.769% | $255.0784 | $255.08 | $255.10 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.68 | 7.745% | $172.0472 | $172.05 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.60 | 11.368% | $208.9264 | $208.93 | $208.95 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.99 | 11.326% | $239.3398 | $239.34 | $239.35 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.89 | 12.259% | $199.6975 | $199.70 | $199.70 | $199.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.79 | 13.179% | $94.8327 | $94.83 | $94.85 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.51 | 8.809% | $238.8466 | $238.85 | $238.85 | $238.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,280.15 | $1,408.7686 | $1,408.78 | $1,408.85 | $1,408.60 | |