| 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 | $26.43 | 11.415% | $29.447 | $29.45 | $29.45 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.99 | 4.532% | $85.7058 | $85.71 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.71 | 5.489% | $250.7579 | $250.76 | $250.75 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.62 | 7.516% | $229.6757 | $229.68 | $229.70 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.27 | 8.150% | $162.517 | $162.52 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.48 | 12.216% | $219.3598 | $219.36 | $219.35 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.45 | 13.356% | $61.7223 | $61.72 | $61.70 | $61.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.95 | $1,039.1855 | $1,039.20 | $1,039.15 | $1,039.20 | |