| 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 | $230.33 | 5.125% | $242.1344 | $242.13 | $242.15 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.25 | 7.258% | $119.3245 | $119.32 | $119.30 | $119.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.83 | 13.753% | $215.9373 | $215.94 | $215.95 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.62 | 12.715% | $188.9329 | $188.93 | $188.95 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.31 | 9.180% | $131.3545 | $131.35 | $131.35 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.66 | 3.735% | $159.3992 | $159.40 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.81 | 6.165% | $210.005 | $210.01 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,170.81 | $1,267.0878 | $1,267.08 | $1,267.10 | $1,267.00 | |