| 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 | $63.87 | 13.479% | $72.479 | $72.48 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.48 | 6.429% | $210.176 | $210.18 | $210.20 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.75 | 9.688% | $218.0049 | $218.00 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.26 | 8.707% | $256.8312 | $256.83 | $256.85 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.76 | 12.272% | $213.0473 | $213.05 | $213.05 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.29 | 9.811% | $235.314 | $235.31 | $235.30 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.88 | 3.279% | $50.4828 | $50.48 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,149.29 | $1,256.3352 | $1,256.33 | $1,256.40 | $1,256.30 | |