| 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 | $246.39 | 6.253% | $261.7968 | $261.80 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.27 | 9.419% | $244.2998 | $244.30 | $244.30 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.35 | 9.462% | $86.8581 | $86.86 | $86.85 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.43 | 4.590% | $222.1805 | $222.18 | $222.20 | $222.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.76 | 9.602% | $81.9385 | $81.94 | $81.95 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.28 | 9.616% | $143.9039 | $143.90 | $143.90 | $143.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.79 | 11.691% | $243.2518 | $243.25 | $243.25 | $243.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,185.27 | $1,284.2294 | $1,284.23 | $1,284.25 | $1,284.30 | |