| 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 | $228.35 | 12.219% | $256.2521 | $256.25 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.93 | 8.378% | $54.1131 | $54.11 | $54.10 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.63 | 12.497% | $73.8318 | $73.83 | $73.85 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.87 | 11.443% | $242.8009 | $242.80 | $242.80 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.64 | 3.755% | $20.3775 | $20.38 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.63 | 10.551% | $21.7012 | $21.70 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.79 | 9.387% | $115.7205 | $115.72 | $115.70 | $115.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $706.84 | $784.7971 | $784.79 | $784.80 | $784.80 | |