| 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 | $246.70 | 5.694% | $260.7471 | $260.75 | $260.75 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.81 | 7.388% | $225.3108 | $225.31 | $225.30 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.41 | 4.416% | $235.3641 | $235.36 | $235.35 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.77 | 10.336% | $9.6765 | $9.68 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.84 | 13.435% | $142.7466 | $142.75 | $142.75 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.42 | 9.491% | $147.1778 | $147.18 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.58 | 10.420% | $69.1008 | $69.10 | $69.10 | $69.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,013.53 | $1,090.1237 | $1,090.13 | $1,090.15 | $1,090.10 | |