| 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 | $229.45 | 12.658% | $258.4938 | $258.49 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.39 | 5.741% | $74.4311 | $74.43 | $74.45 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.51 | 7.136% | $242.6738 | $242.67 | $242.65 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.80 | 12.368% | $124.5037 | $124.50 | $124.50 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.51 | 9.699% | $194.7267 | $194.73 | $194.75 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.93 | 8.575% | $226.8457 | $226.85 | $226.85 | $226.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.55 | 3.370% | $151.4887 | $151.49 | $151.50 | $151.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,170.14 | $1,273.1635 | $1,273.16 | $1,273.20 | $1,273.10 | |