| 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 | $231.72 | 6.329% | $246.3856 | $246.39 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.37 | 7.753% | $190.044 | $190.04 | $190.05 | $190.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.86 | 3.656% | $72.4141 | $72.41 | $72.40 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.46 | 7.705% | $118.9709 | $118.97 | $118.95 | $119.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.38 | 11.259% | $9.3235 | $9.32 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.73 | 13.291% | $90.3269 | $90.33 | $90.35 | $90.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.35 | 12.613% | $253.7734 | $253.77 | $253.75 | $253.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.87 | $981.2384 | $981.23 | $981.20 | $981.20 | |