| 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 | $230.54 | 11.712% | $257.5408 | $257.54 | $257.55 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.88 | 5.256% | $43.0287 | $43.03 | $43.05 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.26 | 10.403% | $233.2374 | $233.24 | $233.25 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.79 | 5.241% | $51.3471 | $51.35 | $51.35 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.36 | 11.152% | $93.7678 | $93.77 | $93.75 | $93.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.32 | 9.569% | $201.9576 | $201.96 | $201.95 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.65 | 7.542% | $167.3891 | $167.39 | $167.40 | $167.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $955.80 | $1,048.2685 | $1,048.28 | $1,048.30 | $1,048.20 | |