| 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 | $229.42 | 8.176% | $248.1774 | $248.18 | $248.20 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.63 | 12.136% | $48.9249 | $48.92 | $48.90 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.66 | 13.614% | $159.8095 | $159.81 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.41 | 10.874% | $17.0857 | $17.09 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.61 | 13.284% | $69.7943 | $69.79 | $69.80 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.31 | 10.195% | $44.4196 | $44.42 | $44.40 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.36 | 11.719% | $121.0587 | $121.06 | $121.05 | $121.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $639.40 | $709.2701 | $709.27 | $709.25 | $709.30 | |