| 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 | $240.34 | 9.303% | $262.6988 | $262.70 | $262.70 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.66 | 11.723% | $156.0323 | $156.03 | $156.05 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.57 | 11.188% | $146.2901 | $146.29 | $146.30 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.70 | 6.625% | $44.4626 | $44.46 | $44.45 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.91 | 10.433% | $220.7666 | $220.77 | $220.75 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.77 | 6.405% | $167.8752 | $167.88 | $167.90 | $167.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.47 | 13.421% | $121.8935 | $121.89 | $121.90 | $121.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,018.42 | $1,120.0191 | $1,120.02 | $1,120.05 | $1,120.10 | |