| 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 | $234.86 | 8.315% | $254.3886 | $254.39 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.46 | 11.692% | $150.1811 | $150.18 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.62 | 10.792% | $255.5085 | $255.51 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.46 | 8.180% | $212.5304 | $212.53 | $212.55 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.83 | 11.479% | $163.6846 | $163.68 | $163.70 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.42 | 13.583% | $64.0835 | $64.08 | $64.10 | $64.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.53 | 13.332% | $44.8001 | $44.80 | $44.80 | $44.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.18 | $1,145.1768 | $1,145.17 | $1,145.25 | $1,145.20 | |