| 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 | $21.53 | 8.247% | $23.3056 | $23.31 | $23.30 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.61 | 7.217% | $263.3357 | $263.34 | $263.35 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.45 | 8.361% | $263.8049 | $263.80 | $263.80 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.91 | 12.740% | $153.2249 | $153.22 | $153.20 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.99 | 7.135% | $260.3273 | $260.33 | $260.35 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.65 | 5.774% | $129.7318 | $129.73 | $129.75 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.86 | 7.839% | $78.5715 | $78.57 | $78.55 | $78.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,085.00 | $1,172.3017 | $1,172.30 | $1,172.30 | $1,172.20 | |