| 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 | $236.99 | 4.333% | $247.2588 | $247.26 | $247.25 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.72 | 7.652% | $222.5382 | $222.54 | $222.55 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.35 | 5.689% | $255.0804 | $255.08 | $255.10 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.64 | 8.379% | $76.5589 | $76.56 | $76.55 | $76.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.92 | 11.152% | $231.1072 | $231.11 | $231.10 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.84 | 3.773% | $170.0217 | $170.02 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.67 | 3.363% | $11.0288 | $11.03 | $11.05 | $11.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.13 | $1,213.5940 | $1,213.60 | $1,213.60 | $1,213.60 | |