| 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 | $150.46 | 12.630% | $169.4631 | $169.46 | $169.45 | $169.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.59 | 8.514% | $263.2441 | $263.24 | $263.25 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.47 | 7.156% | $261.9643 | $261.96 | $261.95 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.87 | 10.373% | $45.1094 | $45.11 | $45.10 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.46 | 7.720% | $241.7883 | $241.79 | $241.80 | $241.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.40 | 8.824% | $87.4945 | $87.49 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.36 | 13.725% | $227.8594 | $227.86 | $227.85 | $227.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,183.61 | $1,296.9231 | $1,296.91 | $1,296.90 | $1,297.00 | |