| 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 | $233.78 | 9.649% | $256.3374 | $256.34 | $256.35 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.64 | 4.825% | $17.4429 | $17.44 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.92 | 7.868% | $231.8299 | $231.83 | $231.85 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.74 | 4.683% | $260.3885 | $260.39 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.73 | 10.672% | $157.9621 | $157.96 | $157.95 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.32 | 4.873% | $52.7721 | $52.77 | $52.75 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.75 | 5.714% | $40.9642 | $40.96 | $40.95 | $41.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $945.88 | $1,017.6971 | $1,017.69 | $1,017.70 | $1,017.70 | |