| 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 | $189.69 | 7.224% | $203.3932 | $203.39 | $203.40 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.56 | 10.833% | $261.0782 | $261.08 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.59 | 7.585% | $152.3296 | $152.33 | $152.35 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.45 | 9.869% | $269.6735 | $269.67 | $269.65 | $269.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.52 | 9.384% | $156.9879 | $156.99 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.89 | 5.511% | $183.4731 | $183.47 | $183.45 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.53 | 6.492% | $34.6418 | $34.64 | $34.65 | $34.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.23 | $1,261.5773 | $1,261.57 | $1,261.60 | $1,261.60 | |