| 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 | $240.36 | 8.761% | $261.4179 | $261.42 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.59 | 5.821% | $212.2663 | $212.27 | $212.25 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.64 | 11.831% | $233.3242 | $233.32 | $233.30 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.35 | 6.468% | $124.9402 | $124.94 | $124.95 | $124.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.75 | 7.127% | $216.1287 | $216.13 | $216.15 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.46 | 3.597% | $85.4261 | $85.43 | $85.45 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.80 | 7.267% | $55.5643 | $55.56 | $55.55 | $55.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.95 | $1,189.0677 | $1,189.07 | $1,189.05 | $1,189.00 | |