| 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 | $238.57 | 9.869% | $262.1145 | $262.11 | $262.10 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.61 | 8.695% | $47.4019 | $47.40 | $47.40 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.57 | 12.571% | $253.9264 | $253.93 | $253.95 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.92 | 6.391% | $104.1781 | $104.18 | $104.20 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.88 | 4.315% | $239.7993 | $239.80 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.73 | 5.719% | $157.2359 | $157.24 | $157.25 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.50 | 5.784% | $199.4028 | $199.40 | $199.40 | $199.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,172.78 | $1,264.0589 | $1,264.06 | $1,264.10 | $1,264.00 | |