| 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 | $231.39 | 8.203% | $250.3709 | $250.37 | $250.35 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.64 | 12.660% | $9.7338 | $9.73 | $9.75 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.62 | 12.256% | $128.6678 | $128.67 | $128.65 | $128.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.36 | 4.239% | $218.2348 | $218.23 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.71 | 13.611% | $112.1454 | $112.15 | $112.15 | $112.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.80 | 12.185% | $163.5657 | $163.57 | $163.55 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.30 | 10.501% | $209.1784 | $209.18 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $997.82 | $1,091.8968 | $1,091.90 | $1,091.90 | $1,091.90 | |