| 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 | $197.33 | 5.537% | $208.2562 | $208.26 | $208.25 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.28 | 10.750% | $241.7451 | $241.75 | $241.75 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.52 | 13.102% | $146.4897 | $146.49 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.46 | 9.651% | $166.0774 | $166.08 | $166.10 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.76 | 10.575% | $144.5879 | $144.59 | $144.60 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.42 | 11.750% | $88.7519 | $88.75 | $88.75 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.50 | 10.612% | $246.1117 | $246.11 | $246.10 | $246.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,129.27 | $1,242.0199 | $1,242.03 | $1,242.05 | $1,242.10 | |