| 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 | $217.71 | 12.449% | $244.8127 | $244.81 | $244.80 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.45 | 5.615% | $90.248 | $90.25 | $90.25 | $90.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.93 | 3.820% | $256.3627 | $256.36 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.57 | 8.129% | $153.0782 | $153.08 | $153.10 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.85 | 13.359% | $232.2159 | $232.22 | $232.20 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.53 | 5.203% | $84.72 | $84.72 | $84.70 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.75 | 8.388% | $113.5364 | $113.54 | $113.55 | $113.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.79 | $1,174.9739 | $1,174.98 | $1,174.95 | $1,174.90 | |