| 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 | $229.69 | 12.506% | $258.415 | $258.42 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.40 | 13.112% | $152.0225 | $152.02 | $152.00 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.35 | 9.342% | $39.7458 | $39.75 | $39.75 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.53 | 8.793% | $31.0386 | $31.04 | $31.05 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.33 | 5.584% | $173.5062 | $173.51 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.32 | 7.376% | $147.4487 | $147.45 | $147.45 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.85 | 6.226% | $202.7323 | $202.73 | $202.75 | $202.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $921.47 | $1,004.9091 | $1,004.92 | $1,004.90 | $1,004.70 | |