| 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 | $225.81 | 13.117% | $255.4295 | $255.43 | $255.45 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.63 | 4.819% | $9.0459 | $9.05 | $9.05 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.63 | 6.867% | $259.2914 | $259.29 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.80 | 7.664% | $80.5327 | $80.53 | $80.55 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.87 | 3.479% | $243.0411 | $243.04 | $243.05 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.72 | 13.434% | $59.8024 | $59.80 | $59.80 | $59.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.53 | 12.281% | $152.1744 | $152.17 | $152.15 | $152.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $974.99 | $1,059.3174 | $1,059.31 | $1,059.35 | $1,059.20 | |