| 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 | $242.36 | 7.198% | $259.8051 | $259.81 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.54 | 10.555% | $200.7015 | $200.70 | $200.70 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.44 | 5.664% | $241.3788 | $241.38 | $241.40 | $241.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.57 | 11.481% | $207.9901 | $207.99 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.36 | 5.424% | $93.1526 | $93.15 | $93.15 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.83 | 12.240% | $11.0332 | $11.03 | $11.05 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.99 | 3.212% | $124.8762 | $124.88 | $124.90 | $124.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,058.09 | $1,138.9375 | $1,138.94 | $1,139.00 | $1,139.00 | |