| 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 | $242.90 | 7.637% | $261.4503 | $261.45 | $261.45 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.63 | 13.362% | $124.2788 | $124.28 | $124.30 | $124.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.66 | 8.837% | $129.146 | $129.15 | $129.15 | $129.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.76 | 6.599% | $119.135 | $119.14 | $119.15 | $119.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.71 | 9.414% | $246.9583 | $246.96 | $246.95 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.89 | 4.834% | $83.7519 | $83.75 | $83.75 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.86 | 9.797% | $274.3388 | $274.34 | $274.35 | $274.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.41 | $1,239.0591 | $1,239.07 | $1,239.10 | $1,239.10 | |