| 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 | $232.81 | 5.144% | $244.7857 | $244.79 | $244.80 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.91 | 12.689% | $74.2733 | $74.27 | $74.25 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.64 | 6.346% | $74.0594 | $74.06 | $74.05 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.64 | 13.405% | $237.7422 | $237.74 | $237.75 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.38 | 7.516% | $76.7449 | $76.74 | $76.75 | $76.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.30 | 11.628% | $49.4512 | $49.45 | $49.45 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.70 | 4.489% | $212.8441 | $212.84 | $212.85 | $212.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.38 | $969.9008 | $969.89 | $969.90 | $969.90 | |