| 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 | $224.81 | 13.794% | $255.8203 | $255.82 | $255.80 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.28 | 5.224% | $165.4963 | $165.50 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.55 | 10.321% | $20.4645 | $20.46 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.48 | 10.656% | $40.3673 | $40.37 | $40.35 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.90 | 11.138% | $201.0486 | $201.05 | $201.05 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.47 | 6.825% | $24.0036 | $24.00 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.77 | 10.525% | $161.1123 | $161.11 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.26 | $868.3129 | $868.31 | $868.25 | $868.30 | |