| 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 | $233.51 | 6.333% | $248.2982 | $248.30 | $248.30 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.92 | 12.833% | $160.1326 | $160.13 | $160.15 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.34 | 6.649% | $49.4211 | $49.42 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.57 | 3.684% | $39.9909 | $39.99 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.25 | 3.797% | $212.0054 | $212.01 | $212.00 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.61 | 11.874% | $71.1631 | $71.16 | $71.15 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.42 | 8.197% | $134.6187 | $134.62 | $134.60 | $134.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $852.62 | $915.6300 | $915.63 | $915.60 | $915.60 | |