| 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 | $228.93 | 11.868% | $256.0994 | $256.10 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.81 | 3.305% | $35.9605 | $35.96 | $35.95 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.46 | 10.675% | $90.1559 | $90.16 | $90.15 | $90.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.33 | 12.282% | $194.6184 | $194.62 | $194.60 | $194.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.62 | 8.319% | $47.2487 | $47.25 | $47.25 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.68 | 12.371% | $52.4548 | $52.45 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.54 | 7.235% | $171.0827 | $171.08 | $171.10 | $171.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $768.37 | $847.6204 | $847.62 | $847.60 | $847.70 | |