| 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 | $240.77 | 7.669% | $259.2347 | $259.23 | $259.25 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.54 | 5.198% | $26.8676 | $26.87 | $26.85 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.78 | 9.391% | $162.7519 | $162.75 | $162.75 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.35 | 12.268% | $91.33 | $91.33 | $91.35 | $91.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.67 | 11.266% | $238.8547 | $238.85 | $238.85 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.45 | 3.849% | $229.9736 | $229.97 | $229.95 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.88 | 8.566% | $141.0055 | $141.01 | $141.00 | $141.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.44 | $1,150.0180 | $1,150.01 | $1,150.00 | $1,150.10 | |