| 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 | $238.86 | 9.508% | $261.5708 | $261.57 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.59 | 3.224% | $133.768 | $133.77 | $133.75 | $133.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.92 | 7.518% | $126.7852 | $126.79 | $126.80 | $126.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.55 | 4.475% | $169.8241 | $169.82 | $169.80 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.90 | 13.502% | $55.5025 | $55.50 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.35 | 12.617% | $164.815 | $164.82 | $164.80 | $164.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.47 | 12.808% | $36.6288 | $36.63 | $36.65 | $36.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.64 | $948.8944 | $948.90 | $948.85 | $948.90 | |