| 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 | $196.96 | 13.498% | $223.5457 | $223.55 | $223.55 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.80 | 3.715% | $77.5788 | $77.58 | $77.60 | $77.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.63 | 13.270% | $211.3958 | $211.40 | $211.40 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.75 | 13.833% | $269.4996 | $269.50 | $269.50 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.99 | 6.827% | $223.2577 | $223.26 | $223.25 | $223.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.95 | 13.636% | $256.7605 | $256.76 | $256.75 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.36 | 4.379% | $25.4267 | $25.43 | $25.45 | $25.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.44 | $1,287.4648 | $1,287.48 | $1,287.50 | $1,287.50 | |