| 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 | $237.99 | 10.306% | $262.5172 | $262.52 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.28 | 4.575% | $148.7893 | $148.79 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.39 | 9.362% | $161.1887 | $161.19 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.77 | 10.528% | $276.0658 | $276.07 | $276.05 | $276.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.30 | 12.125% | $110.2189 | $110.22 | $110.20 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.74 | 7.773% | $168.9234 | $168.92 | $168.90 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.61 | 11.270% | $41.8486 | $41.85 | $41.85 | $41.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,070.08 | $1,169.5519 | $1,169.56 | $1,169.50 | $1,169.50 | |