| 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 | $243.85 | 5.442% | $257.1203 | $257.12 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.35 | 9.762% | $190.2724 | $190.27 | $190.25 | $190.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.47 | 9.805% | $63.1049 | $63.10 | $63.10 | $63.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.92 | 13.224% | $16.893 | $16.89 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.90 | 4.374% | $60.4325 | $60.43 | $60.45 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.93 | 6.757% | $184.6149 | $184.61 | $184.60 | $184.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.91 | 6.364% | $207.3141 | $207.31 | $207.30 | $207.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.33 | $979.7521 | $979.73 | $979.70 | $979.70 | |