| 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 | $247.97 | 5.823% | $262.4093 | $262.41 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.70 | 10.780% | $173.5923 | $173.59 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.83 | 10.685% | $139.2749 | $139.27 | $139.25 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.53 | 6.837% | $181.1208 | $181.12 | $181.10 | $181.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.80 | 11.758% | $80.2422 | $80.24 | $80.25 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.72 | 12.462% | $222.3599 | $222.36 | $222.35 | $222.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.66 | 5.806% | $43.0207 | $43.02 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.21 | $1,102.0201 | $1,102.01 | $1,101.95 | $1,102.00 | |