| 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 | $231.95 | 12.474% | $260.8834 | $260.88 | $260.90 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.95 | 10.857% | $209.4643 | $209.46 | $209.45 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.46 | 5.785% | $125.3129 | $125.31 | $125.30 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.90 | 13.604% | $18.063 | $18.06 | $18.05 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.44 | 6.102% | $250.8676 | $250.87 | $250.85 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.91 | 9.707% | $131.5497 | $131.55 | $131.55 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.37 | 7.525% | $125.1268 | $125.13 | $125.15 | $125.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.98 | $1,121.2677 | $1,121.26 | $1,121.25 | $1,121.30 | |