| 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 | $234.98 | 7.708% | $253.0923 | $253.09 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.54 | 7.135% | $191.2788 | $191.28 | $191.30 | $191.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.72 | 12.556% | $146.0076 | $146.01 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.73 | 5.656% | $24.0156 | $24.02 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.80 | 9.396% | $7.4389 | $7.44 | $7.45 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.46 | 5.456% | $196.6333 | $196.63 | $196.65 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.48 | 13.589% | $175.4723 | $175.47 | $175.45 | $175.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.71 | $993.9388 | $993.94 | $993.95 | $993.90 | |