| 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 | $230.90 | 11.828% | $258.2109 | $258.21 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.53 | 7.236% | $268.6584 | $268.66 | $268.65 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.91 | 10.565% | $276.313 | $276.31 | $276.30 | $276.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.99 | 8.566% | $10.8457 | $10.85 | $10.85 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.89 | 11.746% | $159.6739 | $159.67 | $159.65 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.51 | 10.617% | $188.613 | $188.61 | $188.60 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.46 | 5.530% | $135.5638 | $135.56 | $135.55 | $135.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,183.19 | $1,297.8787 | $1,297.87 | $1,297.80 | $1,297.90 | |