| 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 | $228.86 | 12.244% | $256.8816 | $256.88 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.71 | 9.640% | $171.8168 | $171.82 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.81 | 10.487% | $154.4719 | $154.47 | $154.45 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.97 | 10.499% | $188.9201 | $188.92 | $188.90 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.35 | 13.746% | $24.2848 | $24.28 | $24.30 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.41 | 13.717% | $184.6878 | $184.69 | $184.70 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.97 | 3.796% | $33.1836 | $33.18 | $33.20 | $33.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $912.08 | $1,014.2466 | $1,014.24 | $1,014.25 | $1,014.30 | |