| 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 | $229.61 | 12.805% | $259.0116 | $259.01 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.86 | 12.381% | $38.0522 | $38.05 | $38.05 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.97 | 6.868% | $136.759 | $136.76 | $136.75 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.89 | 4.432% | $53.1454 | $53.15 | $53.15 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.88 | 7.335% | $188.7808 | $188.78 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.84 | 10.578% | $93.8144 | $93.81 | $93.80 | $93.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.31 | 8.379% | $80.5364 | $80.54 | $80.55 | $80.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.36 | $850.0998 | $850.10 | $850.10 | $850.10 | |