| 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 | $205.38 | 8.609% | $223.0612 | $223.06 | $223.05 | $223.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.48 | 5.505% | $187.2503 | $187.25 | $187.25 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.41 | 5.262% | $130.9565 | $130.96 | $130.95 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.59 | 13.256% | $240.7709 | $240.77 | $240.75 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.76 | 5.390% | $56.6577 | $56.66 | $56.65 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.45 | 8.269% | $70.8621 | $70.86 | $70.85 | $70.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.25 | 13.678% | $148.0656 | $148.07 | $148.05 | $148.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.32 | $1,057.6243 | $1,057.63 | $1,057.55 | $1,057.90 | |