| 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 | $249.45 | 7.604% | $268.4182 | $268.42 | $268.40 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.61 | 13.675% | $84.8129 | $84.81 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.86 | 9.596% | $156.5688 | $156.57 | $156.55 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.84 | 3.442% | $101.2077 | $101.21 | $101.20 | $101.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.85 | 12.827% | $161.1734 | $161.17 | $161.15 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.38 | 5.508% | $250.4549 | $250.45 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.73 | 5.476% | $88.3151 | $88.32 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.72 | $1,110.9510 | $1,110.95 | $1,110.85 | $1,111.00 | |