| 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 | $216.74 | 12.787% | $244.4545 | $244.45 | $244.45 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.64 | 12.564% | $27.7358 | $27.74 | $27.75 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.87 | 9.601% | $32.7378 | $32.74 | $32.75 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.55 | 9.759% | $46.7025 | $46.70 | $46.70 | $46.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.30 | 11.263% | $20.3611 | $20.36 | $20.35 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.53 | 9.425% | $68.4235 | $68.42 | $68.40 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.52 | 4.352% | $98.6335 | $98.63 | $98.65 | $98.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $489.15 | $539.0487 | $539.04 | $539.05 | $539.00 | |