| 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 | $236.50 | 8.404% | $256.3755 | $256.38 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.99 | 12.566% | $34.8842 | $34.88 | $34.90 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.49 | 4.422% | $232.3285 | $232.33 | $232.35 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.43 | 9.812% | $254.1379 | $254.14 | $254.15 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.55 | 9.579% | $90.4575 | $90.46 | $90.45 | $90.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.66 | 8.481% | $126.5539 | $126.55 | $126.55 | $126.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.70 | 4.718% | $133.7249 | $133.72 | $133.70 | $133.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.32 | $1,128.4624 | $1,128.46 | $1,128.50 | $1,128.50 | |