| 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 | $226.85 | 6.837% | $242.3597 | $242.36 | $242.35 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.37 | 11.795% | $158.0446 | $158.04 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.46 | 8.566% | $81.9239 | $81.92 | $81.90 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.48 | 5.536% | $190.4714 | $190.47 | $190.45 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.33 | 3.381% | $136.8041 | $136.80 | $136.80 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.94 | 5.402% | $258.1717 | $258.17 | $258.15 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.80 | 12.593% | $201.3163 | $201.32 | $201.30 | $201.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,180.23 | $1,269.0917 | $1,269.08 | $1,269.00 | $1,269.10 | |