| 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 | $216.47 | 8.208% | $234.2379 | $234.24 | $234.25 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.45 | 5.706% | $56.4999 | $56.50 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.79 | 10.792% | $211.3801 | $211.38 | $211.40 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.95 | 9.617% | $269.603 | $269.60 | $269.60 | $269.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.92 | 11.493% | $248.5402 | $248.54 | $248.55 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.51 | 10.431% | $69.0304 | $69.03 | $69.05 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.41 | 10.678% | $170.8979 | $170.90 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,146.50 | $1,260.1894 | $1,260.19 | $1,260.25 | $1,260.10 | |