| 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 | $225.76 | 7.305% | $242.2518 | $242.25 | $242.25 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.70 | 8.514% | $173.2969 | $173.30 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.70 | 7.428% | $66.2831 | $66.28 | $66.30 | $66.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.51 | 3.793% | $151.0292 | $151.03 | $151.05 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.69 | 13.252% | $63.07 | $63.07 | $63.05 | $63.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.51 | 5.502% | $142.9658 | $142.97 | $142.95 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.40 | 8.867% | $87.5291 | $87.53 | $87.55 | $87.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $864.27 | $926.4259 | $926.43 | $926.45 | $926.50 | |