| 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 | $242.30 | 10.794% | $268.4539 | $268.45 | $268.45 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.40 | 3.700% | $203.6668 | $203.67 | $203.65 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.95 | 3.135% | $118.5537 | $118.55 | $118.55 | $118.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.34 | 6.810% | $240.6857 | $240.69 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.36 | 9.445% | $201.7728 | $201.77 | $201.75 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.86 | 3.387% | $90.8358 | $90.84 | $90.85 | $90.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.79 | 8.663% | $234.4839 | $234.48 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,267.00 | $1,358.4526 | $1,358.45 | $1,358.45 | $1,358.60 | |