| 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 | $246.90 | 7.265% | $264.8373 | $264.84 | $264.85 | $264.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.60 | 10.299% | $161.6983 | $161.70 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.77 | 6.685% | $206.7235 | $206.72 | $206.70 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.82 | 11.518% | $262.9817 | $262.98 | $263.00 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.73 | 9.446% | $40.1995 | $40.20 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.29 | 12.565% | $270.4824 | $270.48 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.92 | 12.439% | $56.1295 | $56.13 | $56.15 | $56.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,150.03 | $1,263.0522 | $1,263.05 | $1,263.10 | $1,263.00 | |