| 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 | $229.82 | 11.552% | $256.3688 | $256.37 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.45 | 13.226% | $93.3548 | $93.35 | $93.35 | $93.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.32 | 9.217% | $195.8479 | $195.85 | $195.85 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.40 | 8.184% | $97.7983 | $97.80 | $97.80 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.73 | 9.504% | $207.7619 | $207.76 | $207.75 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.72 | 7.198% | $185.1524 | $185.15 | $185.15 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.32 | 10.453% | $120.7472 | $120.75 | $120.75 | $120.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,053.76 | $1,157.0313 | $1,157.03 | $1,157.00 | $1,157.10 | |