| 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 | $52.30 | 7.544% | $56.2455 | $56.25 | $56.25 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.35 | 8.453% | $216.2011 | $216.20 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.66 | 5.709% | $169.8321 | $169.83 | $169.85 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.55 | 7.204% | $147.4591 | $147.46 | $147.45 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.51 | 6.577% | $256.3283 | $256.33 | $256.35 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.40 | 12.601% | $188.4941 | $188.49 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.41 | 5.203% | $235.034 | $235.03 | $235.05 | $235.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,181.18 | $1,269.5942 | $1,269.59 | $1,269.65 | $1,269.50 | |