| 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 | $236.37 | 8.217% | $255.7925 | $255.79 | $255.80 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.50 | 9.570% | $251.4632 | $251.46 | $251.45 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.86 | 7.633% | $153.7645 | $153.76 | $153.75 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.45 | 11.563% | $87.5212 | $87.52 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.48 | 12.849% | $200.2844 | $200.28 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.72 | 8.569% | $145.1785 | $145.18 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.76 | 4.520% | $21.6984 | $21.70 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,019.14 | $1,115.7027 | $1,115.69 | $1,115.70 | $1,115.80 | |