| 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 | $237.47 | 5.668% | $250.9298 | $250.93 | $250.95 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.84 | 13.680% | $74.8469 | $74.85 | $74.85 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.98 | 3.313% | $158.0482 | $158.05 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.88 | 10.459% | $240.6681 | $240.67 | $240.65 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.50 | 12.753% | $70.4706 | $70.47 | $70.45 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.89 | 8.701% | $11.8375 | $11.84 | $11.85 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.83 | 5.172% | $74.4933 | $74.49 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.39 | $881.2944 | $881.30 | $881.30 | $881.20 | |