| 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 | $229.37 | 7.305% | $246.1255 | $246.13 | $246.15 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.96 | 7.197% | $138.2413 | $138.24 | $138.25 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.36 | 6.780% | $237.436 | $237.44 | $237.45 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.73 | 8.746% | $226.9855 | $226.99 | $227.00 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.65 | 8.267% | $221.5684 | $221.57 | $221.55 | $221.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.84 | 5.680% | $126.6469 | $126.65 | $126.65 | $126.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.82 | 10.322% | $63.7882 | $63.79 | $63.80 | $63.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,171.73 | $1,260.7918 | $1,260.81 | $1,260.85 | $1,260.70 | |