| 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 | $226.34 | 8.627% | $245.8664 | $245.87 | $245.85 | $245.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.99 | 12.704% | $272.7324 | $272.73 | $272.75 | $272.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.84 | 13.648% | $131.6498 | $131.65 | $131.65 | $131.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.42 | 9.386% | $38.7445 | $38.74 | $38.75 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.38 | 5.572% | $12.0141 | $12.01 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.50 | 8.123% | $212.4617 | $212.46 | $212.45 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.26 | 6.591% | $227.316 | $227.32 | $227.30 | $227.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.73 | $1,140.7849 | $1,140.78 | $1,140.75 | $1,140.70 | |