| 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 | $229.52 | 12.598% | $258.4349 | $258.43 | $258.45 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.35 | 4.330% | $58.79 | $58.79 | $58.80 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.33 | 6.414% | $104.6369 | $104.64 | $104.65 | $104.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.85 | 11.551% | $19.9119 | $19.91 | $19.90 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.88 | 12.340% | $247.0132 | $247.01 | $247.00 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.80 | 3.252% | $51.4195 | $51.42 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.62 | 7.128% | $157.0711 | $157.07 | $157.05 | $157.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.35 | $897.2775 | $897.27 | $897.25 | $897.20 | |