| 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 | $229.93 | 9.858% | $252.5965 | $252.60 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.47 | 5.357% | $40.5308 | $40.53 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.32 | 11.737% | $200.3668 | $200.37 | $200.35 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.54 | 6.364% | $248.4025 | $248.40 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.65 | 8.223% | $117.5843 | $117.58 | $117.60 | $117.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.74 | 10.195% | $167.2099 | $167.21 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.59 | 13.654% | $170.015 | $170.02 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.24 | $1,196.7058 | $1,196.71 | $1,196.70 | $1,196.70 | |