| 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 | $242.92 | 8.238% | $262.9317 | $262.93 | $262.95 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.31 | 13.326% | $142.0088 | $142.01 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.43 | 9.873% | $87.2721 | $87.27 | $87.25 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.25 | 3.444% | $6.4653 | $6.47 | $6.45 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.73 | 6.631% | $30.6351 | $30.64 | $30.65 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.60 | 10.238% | $254.2088 | $254.21 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.66 | 6.777% | $220.6653 | $220.67 | $220.65 | $220.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.90 | $1,004.1871 | $1,004.20 | $1,004.15 | $1,004.20 | |