| 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 | $136.29 | 11.242% | $151.6117 | $151.61 | $151.60 | $151.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.63 | 6.850% | $211.1677 | $211.17 | $211.15 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.67 | 10.525% | $270.4215 | $270.42 | $270.40 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.68 | 7.733% | $265.7558 | $265.76 | $265.75 | $265.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.37 | 9.729% | $204.5019 | $204.50 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.72 | 10.470% | $96.9043 | $96.90 | $96.90 | $96.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.80 | 7.860% | $161.5743 | $161.57 | $161.55 | $161.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,249.16 | $1,361.9372 | $1,361.93 | $1,361.85 | $1,362.00 | |