| 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 | $247.66 | 5.441% | $261.1352 | $261.14 | $261.15 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.47 | 9.151% | $207.8999 | $207.90 | $207.90 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.53 | 13.610% | $238.047 | $238.05 | $238.05 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.60 | 9.571% | $178.1624 | $178.16 | $178.15 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.77 | 6.808% | $95.8815 | $95.88 | $95.90 | $95.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.97 | 12.547% | $65.2435 | $65.24 | $65.25 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.97 | 12.265% | $249.1946 | $249.19 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.97 | $1,295.5641 | $1,295.56 | $1,295.60 | $1,295.50 | |