| 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 | $218.52 | 7.429% | $234.7539 | $234.75 | $234.75 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.63 | 10.608% | $90.2893 | $90.29 | $90.30 | $90.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.51 | 12.687% | $210.1725 | $210.17 | $210.15 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.28 | 10.653% | $176.2481 | $176.25 | $176.25 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.58 | 11.480% | $258.1654 | $258.17 | $258.15 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.42 | 12.736% | $128.9925 | $128.99 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.47 | 10.785% | $162.2668 | $162.27 | $162.25 | $162.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.41 | $1,260.8885 | $1,260.89 | $1,260.85 | $1,261.00 | |