| 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 | $228.61 | 5.869% | $242.0271 | $242.03 | $242.05 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.93 | 13.682% | $131.7915 | $131.79 | $131.80 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.68 | 12.215% | $50.1377 | $50.14 | $50.15 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.61 | 10.767% | $258.7628 | $258.76 | $258.75 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.59 | 7.186% | $20.9977 | $21.00 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.58 | 4.413% | $136.3425 | $136.34 | $136.35 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.34 | 13.286% | $202.0343 | $202.03 | $202.05 | $202.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $951.34 | $1,042.0936 | $1,042.09 | $1,042.15 | $1,042.00 | |