| 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 | $242.63 | 6.596% | $258.6339 | $258.63 | $258.65 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.36 | 12.576% | $197.4133 | $197.41 | $197.40 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.77 | 8.754% | $228.1333 | $228.13 | $228.15 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.73 | 13.104% | $63.0329 | $63.03 | $63.05 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.50 | 8.478% | $109.0204 | $109.02 | $109.00 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.37 | 5.452% | $46.7891 | $46.79 | $46.80 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.47 | 12.432% | $242.2572 | $242.26 | $242.25 | $242.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.83 | $1,145.2801 | $1,145.27 | $1,145.30 | $1,145.20 | |