| 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 | $226.47 | 7.625% | $243.7383 | $243.74 | $243.75 | $243.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.56 | 13.578% | $74.4617 | $74.46 | $74.45 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.99 | 12.458% | $181.0461 | $181.05 | $181.05 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.83 | 3.108% | $242.1285 | $242.13 | $242.15 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.45 | 6.504% | $219.8775 | $219.88 | $219.90 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.69 | 6.648% | $126.5805 | $126.58 | $126.60 | $126.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.98 | 9.513% | $190.5307 | $190.53 | $190.55 | $190.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,186.97 | $1,278.3633 | $1,278.37 | $1,278.45 | $1,278.30 | |