| 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 | $221.58 | 9.458% | $242.537 | $242.54 | $242.55 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.51 | 11.567% | $69.7405 | $69.74 | $69.75 | $69.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.63 | 10.709% | $33.9102 | $33.91 | $33.90 | $33.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.76 | 11.201% | $160.9746 | $160.97 | $160.95 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.25 | 12.232% | $20.4823 | $20.48 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.51 | 10.198% | $9.3778 | $9.38 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.87 | 10.275% | $25.2199 | $25.22 | $25.20 | $25.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $509.11 | $562.2423 | $562.24 | $562.25 | $562.20 | |