| 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 | $232.33 | 7.339% | $249.3807 | $249.38 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.38 | 11.438% | $223.2995 | $223.30 | $223.30 | $223.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.72 | 12.619% | $272.2226 | $272.22 | $272.20 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.45 | 5.520% | $186.19 | $186.19 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.75 | 5.820% | $178.5713 | $178.57 | $178.55 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.50 | 10.778% | $139.0264 | $139.03 | $139.05 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.77 | 13.717% | $11.1102 | $11.11 | $11.10 | $11.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.90 | $1,259.8007 | $1,259.80 | $1,259.80 | $1,259.80 | |