| 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 | $227.67 | 11.695% | $254.296 | $254.30 | $254.30 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.61 | 3.870% | $164.7482 | $164.75 | $164.75 | $164.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.86 | 8.790% | $79.2644 | $79.26 | $79.25 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.78 | 7.303% | $212.2239 | $212.22 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.85 | 10.119% | $252.0073 | $252.01 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.28 | 7.203% | $71.0541 | $71.05 | $71.05 | $71.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.48 | 11.497% | $46.249 | $46.25 | $46.25 | $46.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $993.53 | $1,079.8429 | $1,079.84 | $1,079.80 | $1,079.80 | |