| 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 | $244.87 | 7.186% | $262.4664 | $262.47 | $262.45 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.71 | 8.655% | $218.0815 | $218.08 | $218.10 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.57 | 5.205% | $54.2542 | $54.25 | $54.25 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.92 | 9.371% | $159.5942 | $159.59 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.94 | 3.655% | $102.5563 | $102.56 | $102.55 | $102.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.86 | 10.344% | $264.6711 | $264.67 | $264.65 | $264.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.49 | 10.387% | $177.1601 | $177.16 | $177.15 | $177.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.36 | $1,238.7838 | $1,238.78 | $1,238.75 | $1,239.00 | |