| 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 | $235.53 | 8.575% | $255.7267 | $255.73 | $255.75 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.38 | 9.702% | $15.7751 | $15.78 | $15.80 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.66 | 7.575% | $15.7705 | $15.77 | $15.75 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.33 | 4.281% | $19.1147 | $19.11 | $19.10 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.84 | 13.851% | $230.9354 | $230.94 | $230.95 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.62 | 11.769% | $200.7595 | $200.76 | $200.75 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.42 | 5.498% | $229.3738 | $229.37 | $229.35 | $229.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.78 | $967.4557 | $967.46 | $967.45 | $967.50 | |