| 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 | $229.70 | 11.583% | $256.3062 | $256.31 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.26 | 8.802% | $20.9553 | $20.96 | $20.95 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.68 | 9.844% | $75.4409 | $75.44 | $75.45 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.67 | 9.455% | $187.9014 | $187.90 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.40 | 4.109% | $212.7988 | $212.80 | $212.80 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.72 | 8.314% | $14.8607 | $14.86 | $14.85 | $14.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.52 | 4.491% | $200.1212 | $200.12 | $200.10 | $200.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.95 | $968.3845 | $968.39 | $968.35 | $968.40 | |