| 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 | $12.88 | 11.784% | $14.3978 | $14.40 | $14.40 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.35 | 11.216% | $44.8757 | $44.88 | $44.90 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.70 | 6.321% | $265.4835 | $265.48 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.31 | 13.569% | $157.0773 | $157.08 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.77 | 3.435% | $49.4109 | $49.41 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.77 | 9.747% | $183.0251 | $183.03 | $183.05 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.54 | 3.303% | $117.2902 | $117.29 | $117.30 | $117.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.32 | $831.5605 | $831.57 | $831.65 | $831.60 | |