| 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 | $250.92 | 5.263% | $264.1259 | $264.13 | $264.15 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.68 | 6.841% | $231.5031 | $231.50 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.67 | 6.108% | $93.0249 | $93.02 | $93.00 | $93.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.68 | 8.758% | $173.6648 | $173.66 | $173.65 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.89 | 8.677% | $178.1107 | $178.11 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.69 | 7.218% | $79.0089 | $79.01 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.58 | 13.578% | $89.2496 | $89.25 | $89.25 | $89.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.11 | $1,108.6879 | $1,108.68 | $1,108.65 | $1,108.60 | |