| 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 | $233.55 | 3.841% | $242.5207 | $242.52 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.39 | 13.541% | $187.7855 | $187.79 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.28 | 5.644% | $127.0686 | $127.07 | $127.05 | $127.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.91 | 10.756% | $55.2783 | $55.28 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.34 | 12.472% | $211.8298 | $211.83 | $211.85 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.53 | 11.745% | $17.354 | $17.35 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.56 | 13.222% | $26.6751 | $26.68 | $26.70 | $26.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.56 | $868.5120 | $868.52 | $868.55 | $868.60 | |