| 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 | $227.48 | 12.718% | $256.4109 | $256.41 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.38 | 11.414% | $73.9566 | $73.96 | $73.95 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.98 | 5.225% | $49.4347 | $49.43 | $49.45 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.30 | 5.411% | $151.054 | $151.05 | $151.05 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.29 | 5.199% | $165.4675 | $165.47 | $165.45 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.84 | 3.257% | $73.1473 | $73.15 | $73.15 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.41 | 13.467% | $216.0525 | $216.05 | $216.05 | $216.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.68 | $985.5235 | $985.52 | $985.50 | $985.60 | |