| 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 | $200.66 | 11.611% | $223.9586 | $223.96 | $223.95 | $224.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.32 | 11.561% | $261.4097 | $261.41 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.78 | 8.423% | $172.154 | $172.15 | $172.15 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.56 | 9.373% | $57.4864 | $57.49 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.99 | 4.239% | $17.7102 | $17.71 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.43 | 9.230% | $250.6064 | $250.61 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.43 | 12.822% | $273.5144 | $273.51 | $273.50 | $273.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,135.17 | $1,256.8397 | $1,256.84 | $1,256.80 | $1,256.90 | |