| 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 | $232.33 | 9.858% | $255.2331 | $255.23 | $255.25 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.47 | 4.617% | $39.2 | $39.20 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.94 | 4.416% | $144.0314 | $144.03 | $144.05 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.33 | 5.422% | $50.9505 | $50.95 | $50.95 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.35 | 5.285% | $13.0027 | $13.00 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.50 | 13.809% | $161.0397 | $161.04 | $161.05 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.54 | 10.453% | $267.8927 | $267.89 | $267.90 | $267.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $852.46 | $931.3501 | $931.34 | $931.40 | $931.30 | |