| 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 | $240.87 | 13.425% | $273.2068 | $273.21 | $273.20 | $273.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.56 | 8.111% | $71.9587 | $71.96 | $71.95 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.64 | 8.520% | $180.8377 | $180.84 | $180.85 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.97 | 3.172% | $129.9658 | $129.97 | $129.95 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.87 | 13.426% | $235.7786 | $235.78 | $235.80 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.56 | 5.768% | $178.2825 | $178.28 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.65 | 9.777% | $148.9125 | $148.91 | $148.90 | $148.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,112.12 | $1,218.9426 | $1,218.95 | $1,218.95 | $1,219.00 | |