| 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 | $231.81 | 12.496% | $260.777 | $260.78 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.83 | 8.748% | $79.2012 | $79.20 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.34 | 5.604% | $261.2009 | $261.20 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.79 | 7.162% | $138.0139 | $138.01 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.42 | 8.241% | $268.8923 | $268.89 | $268.90 | $268.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.66 | 8.575% | $12.6598 | $12.66 | $12.65 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.57 | 8.464% | $177.4146 | $177.41 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,104.42 | $1,198.1597 | $1,198.15 | $1,198.15 | $1,198.20 | |