| 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 | $229.62 | 11.788% | $256.6876 | $256.69 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.75 | 9.435% | $44.5948 | $44.59 | $44.60 | $44.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.83 | 4.768% | $40.6814 | $40.68 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.30 | 8.207% | $41.4433 | $41.44 | $41.45 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.76 | 9.278% | $19.4078 | $19.41 | $19.40 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.32 | 4.543% | $236.6017 | $236.60 | $236.60 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.96 | 9.201% | $238.0145 | $238.01 | $238.00 | $238.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.54 | $877.4311 | $877.42 | $877.45 | $877.40 | |