| 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 | $49.33 | 12.316% | $55.4055 | $55.41 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.57 | 4.686% | $223.5779 | $223.58 | $223.60 | $223.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.52 | 8.630% | $151.5606 | $151.56 | $151.55 | $151.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.68 | 5.826% | $250.469 | $250.47 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.36 | 12.134% | $208.9729 | $208.97 | $208.95 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.72 | 3.785% | $209.3551 | $209.36 | $209.35 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.77 | 5.835% | $143.6922 | $143.69 | $143.70 | $143.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.95 | $1,243.0332 | $1,243.04 | $1,243.00 | $1,243.20 | |