| 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 | $245.87 | 4.681% | $257.3792 | $257.38 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.43 | 11.444% | $234.5116 | $234.51 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.92 | 9.773% | $11.9872 | $11.99 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.82 | 13.332% | $184.5272 | $184.53 | $184.55 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.71 | 6.247% | $229.1854 | $229.19 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.88 | 11.240% | $69.9477 | $69.95 | $69.95 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.33 | 6.286% | $130.0197 | $130.02 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,030.96 | $1,117.5580 | $1,117.57 | $1,117.60 | $1,117.50 | |