| 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 | $40.99 | 8.680% | $44.5479 | $44.55 | $44.55 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.81 | 7.116% | $252.5902 | $252.59 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.87 | 4.600% | $148.396 | $148.40 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.57 | 12.489% | $19.7643 | $19.76 | $19.75 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.48 | 3.456% | $158.7843 | $158.78 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.87 | 7.505% | $254.6471 | $254.65 | $254.65 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.37 | 13.678% | $257.3329 | $257.33 | $257.35 | $257.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.96 | $1,136.0627 | $1,136.06 | $1,136.10 | $1,136.00 | |