| 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 | $50.46 | 13.751% | $57.3988 | $57.40 | $57.40 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.76 | 7.500% | $25.542 | $25.54 | $25.55 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.30 | 9.337% | $92.1711 | $92.17 | $92.15 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.43 | 13.720% | $238.1638 | $238.16 | $238.15 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.59 | 13.516% | $260.6214 | $260.62 | $260.60 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.69 | 5.832% | $153.1283 | $153.13 | $153.15 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.84 | 10.856% | $169.4323 | $169.43 | $169.45 | $169.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.07 | $996.4577 | $996.45 | $996.45 | $996.40 | |