| 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 | $231.36 | 11.727% | $258.4916 | $258.49 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.62 | 13.622% | $75.695 | $75.70 | $75.70 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.60 | 9.820% | $139.0321 | $139.03 | $139.05 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.25 | 10.602% | $132.9989 | $133.00 | $133.00 | $133.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.52 | 8.276% | $270.1703 | $270.17 | $270.15 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.53 | 3.366% | $59.4665 | $59.47 | $59.45 | $59.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.95 | 8.310% | $161.3277 | $161.33 | $161.35 | $161.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.83 | $1,097.1821 | $1,097.19 | $1,097.20 | $1,097.20 | |