| 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 | $220.34 | 13.576% | $250.2534 | $250.25 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.30 | 7.229% | $172.9604 | $172.96 | $172.95 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.87 | 5.418% | $69.4388 | $69.44 | $69.45 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.53 | 13.585% | $143.7191 | $143.72 | $143.70 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.71 | 7.577% | $121.25 | $121.25 | $121.25 | $121.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.89 | 4.557% | $16.6141 | $16.61 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.96 | 7.841% | $169.2672 | $169.27 | $169.25 | $169.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $859.60 | $943.5030 | $943.50 | $943.45 | $943.60 | |