| 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 | $40.52 | 12.175% | $45.4533 | $45.45 | $45.45 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.47 | 12.699% | $190.991 | $190.99 | $191.00 | $191.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.85 | 8.753% | $170.5791 | $170.58 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.60 | 13.714% | $214.4646 | $214.46 | $214.45 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.68 | 11.467% | $244.8707 | $244.87 | $244.85 | $244.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.63 | 10.513% | $158.7298 | $158.73 | $158.75 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.25 | 7.829% | $215.9276 | $215.93 | $215.95 | $215.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,119.00 | $1,241.0161 | $1,241.01 | $1,241.05 | $1,241.10 | |