| 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 | $224.63 | 9.703% | $246.4258 | $246.43 | $246.45 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.36 | 8.758% | $235.3088 | $235.31 | $235.30 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.89 | 7.335% | $79.3098 | $79.31 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.32 | 11.274% | $40.4147 | $40.41 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.76 | 12.532% | $232.6712 | $232.67 | $232.65 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.99 | 7.775% | $113.153 | $113.15 | $113.15 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.57 | 12.312% | $248.8497 | $248.85 | $248.85 | $248.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,084.52 | $1,196.1330 | $1,196.13 | $1,196.10 | $1,196.10 | |