| 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 | $40.40 | 11.704% | $45.1284 | $45.13 | $45.15 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.64 | 5.502% | $208.5142 | $208.51 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.89 | 6.517% | $144.746 | $144.75 | $144.75 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.76 | 6.867% | $87.3745 | $87.37 | $87.35 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.85 | 6.497% | $265.0178 | $265.02 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.90 | 13.388% | $259.5451 | $259.55 | $259.55 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.33 | 12.730% | $107.4655 | $107.47 | $107.45 | $107.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.77 | $1,117.7915 | $1,117.80 | $1,117.75 | $1,117.70 | |