| 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 | $230.30 | 8.730% | $250.4052 | $250.41 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.94 | 8.723% | $106.4833 | $106.48 | $106.50 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.43 | 4.384% | $39.0709 | $39.07 | $39.05 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.88 | 5.808% | $160.7012 | $160.70 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.61 | 10.549% | $172.0253 | $172.03 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.65 | 5.733% | $68.3564 | $68.36 | $68.35 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.90 | 7.139% | $257.0265 | $257.03 | $257.05 | $257.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $977.71 | $1,054.0688 | $1,054.08 | $1,054.10 | $1,054.10 | |