| 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 | $248.83 | 7.136% | $266.5865 | $266.59 | $266.60 | $266.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.36 | 7.475% | $238.9814 | $238.98 | $239.00 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.86 | 10.419% | $176.5158 | $176.52 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.77 | 8.874% | $229.4737 | $229.47 | $229.45 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.60 | 12.142% | $157.6717 | $157.67 | $157.65 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.34 | 6.332% | $250.2417 | $250.24 | $250.25 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.32 | 12.622% | $192.944 | $192.94 | $192.95 | $192.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,389.08 | $1,512.4148 | $1,512.41 | $1,512.40 | $1,512.40 | |