| 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 | $241.33 | 8.199% | $261.1166 | $261.12 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.89 | 11.561% | $77.97 | $77.97 | $77.95 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.35 | 10.262% | $51.1064 | $51.11 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.80 | 13.653% | $113.4257 | $113.43 | $113.45 | $113.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.60 | 13.284% | $18.8051 | $18.81 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.35 | 12.463% | $98.2364 | $98.24 | $98.25 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.32 | 4.674% | $228.5243 | $228.52 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.64 | $849.1845 | $849.20 | $849.15 | $849.10 | |