| 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 | $56.30 | 9.825% | $61.8315 | $61.83 | $61.85 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.42 | 6.129% | $100.207 | $100.21 | $100.20 | $100.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.42 | 3.115% | $234.5041 | $234.50 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.99 | 12.670% | $202.7947 | $202.79 | $202.80 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.35 | 13.111% | $232.2734 | $232.27 | $232.25 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.54 | 5.267% | $153.2056 | $153.21 | $153.20 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.79 | 10.407% | $253.7042 | $253.70 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.81 | $1,238.5205 | $1,238.51 | $1,238.50 | $1,238.50 | |