| 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 | $100.76 | 12.726% | $113.5827 | $113.58 | $113.60 | $113.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.81 | 5.593% | $27.2536 | $27.25 | $27.25 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.67 | 4.257% | $251.9579 | $251.96 | $251.95 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.90 | 12.350% | $279.6392 | $279.64 | $279.65 | $279.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.98 | 9.615% | $231.2657 | $231.27 | $231.25 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.42 | 12.316% | $194.7784 | $194.78 | $194.80 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.63 | 11.288% | $63.0224 | $63.02 | $63.00 | $63.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,058.17 | $1,161.4999 | $1,161.50 | $1,161.50 | $1,161.60 | |