| 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 | $217.63 | 10.564% | $240.6204 | $240.62 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.70 | 7.690% | $62.1371 | $62.14 | $62.15 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.41 | 4.366% | $12.9518 | $12.95 | $12.95 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.49 | 9.549% | $161.5738 | $161.57 | $161.55 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.44 | 6.665% | $80.4681 | $80.47 | $80.45 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.76 | 6.479% | $176.4996 | $176.50 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.47 | 13.696% | $251.8025 | $251.80 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.90 | $986.0533 | $986.05 | $986.00 | $986.10 | |