| 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 | $37.59 | 8.596% | $40.8212 | $40.82 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.45 | 6.400% | $262.2228 | $262.22 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.36 | 12.110% | $142.7833 | $142.78 | $142.80 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.94 | 5.495% | $260.5094 | $260.51 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.80 | 11.277% | $221.2187 | $221.22 | $221.20 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.49 | 6.825% | $82.7787 | $82.78 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.36 | 3.144% | $251.0112 | $251.01 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.99 | $1,261.3453 | $1,261.34 | $1,261.30 | $1,261.30 | |