| 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 | $220.99 | 6.845% | $236.1168 | $236.12 | $236.10 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.45 | 6.596% | $147.5822 | $147.58 | $147.60 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.78 | 9.742% | $44.7528 | $44.75 | $44.75 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.56 | 10.219% | $179.172 | $179.17 | $179.15 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.49 | 5.237% | $111.0145 | $111.01 | $111.00 | $111.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.74 | 13.437% | $92.7234 | $92.72 | $92.70 | $92.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.37 | 9.414% | $250.9629 | $250.96 | $250.95 | $251.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.38 | $1,062.3246 | $1,062.31 | $1,062.25 | $1,062.40 | |