| 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 | $233.40 | 9.318% | $255.1482 | $255.15 | $255.15 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.52 | 8.739% | $51.6728 | $51.67 | $51.65 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.31 | 12.477% | $178.0623 | $178.06 | $178.05 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.92 | 4.150% | $218.6317 | $218.63 | $218.65 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.49 | 12.433% | $15.1672 | $15.17 | $15.15 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.32 | 6.646% | $121.9177 | $121.92 | $121.90 | $121.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.80 | 5.120% | $125.9338 | $125.93 | $125.95 | $125.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.76 | $966.5337 | $966.53 | $966.50 | $966.50 | |