| 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 | $109.73 | 7.279% | $117.7172 | $117.72 | $117.70 | $117.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.53 | 10.458% | $265.6846 | $265.68 | $265.70 | $265.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.35 | 7.257% | $187.0026 | $187.00 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.93 | 10.610% | $40.8483 | $40.85 | $40.85 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.78 | 5.239% | $256.5516 | $256.55 | $256.55 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.25 | 6.873% | $217.2194 | $217.22 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.30 | 12.758% | $143.5409 | $143.54 | $143.55 | $143.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,135.87 | $1,228.5646 | $1,228.56 | $1,228.55 | $1,228.50 | |