| 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 | $43.85 | 12.243% | $49.2186 | $49.22 | $49.20 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.52 | 11.554% | $256.0387 | $256.04 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.60 | 13.145% | $47.0683 | $47.07 | $47.05 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.63 | 4.820% | $260.614 | $260.61 | $260.60 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.78 | 5.486% | $212.8497 | $212.85 | $212.85 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.30 | 11.562% | $223.4587 | $223.46 | $223.45 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.73 | 4.755% | $229.1306 | $229.13 | $229.15 | $229.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,184.41 | $1,278.3786 | $1,278.38 | $1,278.35 | $1,278.30 | |