| 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 | $242.37 | 3.714% | $251.3716 | $251.37 | $251.35 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.97 | 6.755% | $160.1005 | $160.10 | $160.10 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.46 | 8.660% | $211.3002 | $211.30 | $211.30 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.31 | 6.866% | $142.4631 | $142.46 | $142.45 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.63 | 8.409% | $177.3896 | $177.39 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.99 | 8.282% | $71.4553 | $71.46 | $71.45 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.92 | 10.530% | $211.0239 | $211.02 | $211.00 | $211.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.65 | $1,225.1042 | $1,225.10 | $1,225.05 | $1,225.20 | |