| 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 | $246.87 | 8.675% | $268.286 | $268.29 | $268.30 | $268.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.75 | 8.411% | $52.8504 | $52.85 | $52.85 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.80 | 5.490% | $159.0789 | $159.08 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.53 | 8.698% | $111.4481 | $111.45 | $111.45 | $111.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.79 | 8.513% | $210.2873 | $210.29 | $210.30 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.81 | 13.551% | $153.0781 | $153.08 | $153.10 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.38 | 5.847% | $100.9569 | $100.96 | $100.95 | $101.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.93 | $1,055.9857 | $1,056.00 | $1,056.05 | $1,056.10 | |