| 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 | $142.84 | 11.495% | $159.2595 | $159.26 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.98 | 10.703% | $132.8215 | $132.82 | $132.80 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.63 | 5.715% | $183.553 | $183.55 | $183.55 | $183.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.99 | 8.725% | $215.2646 | $215.26 | $215.25 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.26 | 8.260% | $229.7927 | $229.79 | $229.80 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.64 | 8.662% | $20.2546 | $20.25 | $20.25 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.29 | 7.492% | $269.0417 | $269.04 | $269.05 | $269.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,115.63 | $1,209.9876 | $1,209.97 | $1,209.95 | $1,210.10 | |