| 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 | $236.49 | 5.361% | $249.1682 | $249.17 | $249.15 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.50 | 12.230% | $115.0358 | $115.04 | $115.05 | $115.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.54 | 6.710% | $12.3143 | $12.31 | $12.30 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.71 | 10.445% | $221.6742 | $221.67 | $221.65 | $221.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.72 | 10.403% | $143.2148 | $143.21 | $143.20 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.77 | 4.264% | $244.7806 | $244.78 | $244.80 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.27 | 13.632% | $261.6604 | $261.66 | $261.65 | $261.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,146.00 | $1,247.8483 | $1,247.84 | $1,247.80 | $1,247.90 | |