| 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 | $236.82 | 11.245% | $263.4504 | $263.45 | $263.45 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.25 | 13.269% | $221.1577 | $221.16 | $221.15 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.63 | 9.768% | $145.5853 | $145.59 | $145.60 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.52 | 4.580% | $97.8032 | $97.80 | $97.80 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.39 | 3.149% | $15.8746 | $15.87 | $15.85 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.36 | 13.740% | $39.0811 | $39.08 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.35 | 5.494% | $178.6541 | $178.65 | $178.65 | $178.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.32 | $961.6064 | $961.60 | $961.60 | $961.80 | |