| 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 | $225.45 | 13.746% | $256.4404 | $256.44 | $256.45 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.95 | 6.657% | $52.2086 | $52.21 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.44 | 11.394% | $77.352 | $77.35 | $77.35 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.98 | 13.550% | $247.5163 | $247.52 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.51 | 5.325% | $151.1519 | $151.15 | $151.15 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.69 | 11.699% | $67.7901 | $67.79 | $67.80 | $67.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.86 | 10.865% | $253.7256 | $253.73 | $253.75 | $253.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $994.88 | $1,106.1849 | $1,106.19 | $1,106.20 | $1,106.20 | |