| 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 | $245.31 | 5.326% | $258.3752 | $258.38 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.35 | 9.758% | $146.3623 | $146.36 | $146.35 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.27 | 10.130% | $164.3911 | $164.39 | $164.40 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.66 | 13.235% | $261.1879 | $261.19 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.84 | 6.285% | $51.9096 | $51.91 | $51.90 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.98 | 8.683% | $240.1677 | $240.17 | $240.15 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.99 | 7.513% | $67.7224 | $67.72 | $67.70 | $67.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.40 | $1,190.1162 | $1,190.12 | $1,190.10 | $1,190.20 | |