| 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 | $130.62 | 7.307% | $140.1644 | $140.16 | $140.15 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.45 | 5.500% | $261.0598 | $261.06 | $261.05 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.60 | 10.678% | $262.9709 | $262.97 | $262.95 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.88 | 12.479% | $133.715 | $133.72 | $133.70 | $133.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.69 | 4.202% | $55.9461 | $55.95 | $55.95 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.59 | 12.616% | $251.7981 | $251.80 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.35 | 6.570% | $259.3381 | $259.34 | $259.35 | $259.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,255.18 | $1,364.9924 | $1,365.00 | $1,364.95 | $1,365.00 | |