| 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 | $231.95 | 8.588% | $251.8699 | $251.87 | $251.85 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.48 | 12.185% | $8.3914 | $8.39 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.38 | 10.188% | $241.7304 | $241.73 | $241.75 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.26 | 13.600% | $239.9914 | $239.99 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.44 | 5.781% | $177.1197 | $177.12 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.97 | 7.836% | $79.7663 | $79.77 | $79.75 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.72 | 5.805% | $55.7804 | $55.78 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $964.20 | $1,054.6495 | $1,054.65 | $1,054.65 | $1,054.70 | |