| 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 | $228.50 | 12.756% | $257.6475 | $257.65 | $257.65 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.41 | 12.802% | $46.7113 | $46.71 | $46.70 | $46.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.66 | 12.522% | $276.4215 | $276.42 | $276.40 | $276.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.67 | 11.322% | $167.7289 | $167.73 | $167.75 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.54 | 9.659% | $176.0466 | $176.05 | $176.05 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.34 | 4.251% | $71.2451 | $71.25 | $71.25 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.65 | 6.565% | $246.8578 | $246.86 | $246.85 | $246.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,126.77 | $1,242.6587 | $1,242.67 | $1,242.65 | $1,242.50 | |