| 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 | $13.72 | 4.212% | $14.2979 | $14.30 | $14.30 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.58 | 8.386% | $47.2346 | $47.23 | $47.25 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.73 | 9.284% | $259.8009 | $259.80 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.68 | 7.730% | $155.8638 | $155.86 | $155.85 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.37 | 7.273% | $55.1061 | $55.11 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.98 | 4.572% | $12.5277 | $12.53 | $12.55 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.99 | 11.683% | $256.8597 | $256.86 | $256.85 | $256.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $733.05 | $801.6907 | $801.69 | $801.70 | $801.70 | |