| 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 | $142.40 | 6.453% | $151.5891 | $151.59 | $151.60 | $151.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.78 | 5.578% | $226.7604 | $226.76 | $226.75 | $226.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.89 | 9.869% | $93.2678 | $93.27 | $93.25 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.56 | 12.779% | $252.1287 | $252.13 | $252.15 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.43 | 11.791% | $29.5464 | $29.55 | $29.55 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.97 | 6.689% | $100.2557 | $100.26 | $100.25 | $100.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.69 | 3.540% | $232.644 | $232.64 | $232.65 | $232.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.72 | $1,086.1921 | $1,086.20 | $1,086.20 | $1,086.20 | |