| 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 | $28.74 | 12.684% | $32.3854 | $32.39 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.26 | 13.323% | $27.4922 | $27.49 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.75 | 9.482% | $246.0608 | $246.06 | $246.05 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.59 | 12.472% | $232.3559 | $232.36 | $232.35 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.62 | 6.307% | $153.7412 | $153.74 | $153.75 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.54 | 7.557% | $178.0499 | $178.05 | $178.05 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.40 | 12.145% | $83.4359 | $83.44 | $83.45 | $83.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $868.90 | $953.5213 | $953.53 | $953.55 | $953.50 | |