| 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 | $238.38 | 12.560% | $268.3205 | $268.32 | $268.30 | $268.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.63 | 12.624% | $219.2001 | $219.20 | $219.20 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.98 | 7.265% | $172.6752 | $172.68 | $172.70 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.40 | 12.578% | $48.8589 | $48.86 | $48.85 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.38 | 3.562% | $49.0677 | $49.07 | $49.05 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.99 | 7.220% | $233.7289 | $233.73 | $233.75 | $233.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.57 | 8.717% | $54.9782 | $54.98 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $953.33 | $1,046.8295 | $1,046.84 | $1,046.85 | $1,046.90 | |