| 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 | $234.30 | 9.736% | $257.1114 | $257.11 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.27 | 12.812% | $79.273 | $79.27 | $79.25 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.42 | 11.833% | $219.6624 | $219.66 | $219.65 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.84 | 4.121% | $187.2512 | $187.25 | $187.25 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.63 | 11.753% | $245.4431 | $245.44 | $245.45 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.64 | 3.612% | $241.043 | $241.04 | $241.05 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.87 | 11.175% | $20.9787 | $20.98 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,151.97 | $1,250.7628 | $1,250.75 | $1,250.75 | $1,250.80 | |