| 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 | $242.75 | 9.412% | $265.5976 | $265.60 | $265.60 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.77 | 10.703% | $255.4693 | $255.47 | $255.45 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.47 | 10.525% | $86.729 | $86.73 | $86.75 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.57 | 12.369% | $260.2129 | $260.21 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.76 | 4.458% | $23.7746 | $23.77 | $23.75 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.54 | 3.311% | $236.107 | $236.11 | $236.10 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.54 | 13.242% | $48.1731 | $48.17 | $48.15 | $48.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.40 | $1,176.0635 | $1,176.06 | $1,176.00 | $1,176.10 | |