| 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 | $215.62 | 7.792% | $232.4211 | $232.42 | $232.40 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.99 | 5.496% | $28.4734 | $28.47 | $28.45 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.94 | 10.208% | $268.8414 | $268.84 | $268.85 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.95 | 7.558% | $225.818 | $225.82 | $225.80 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.64 | 11.521% | $165.7648 | $165.76 | $165.75 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.81 | 13.451% | $88.2762 | $88.28 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.54 | 13.678% | $137.0275 | $137.03 | $137.05 | $137.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.49 | $1,146.6224 | $1,146.62 | $1,146.60 | $1,146.60 | |