| 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 | $240.78 | 3.635% | $249.5324 | $249.53 | $249.55 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.32 | 13.357% | $106.9183 | $106.92 | $106.90 | $106.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.59 | 8.131% | $158.5092 | $158.51 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.75 | 3.163% | $101.8735 | $101.87 | $101.85 | $101.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.25 | 12.265% | $15.9978 | $16.00 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.98 | 8.597% | $212.8284 | $212.83 | $212.85 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.99 | 7.562% | $125.8368 | $125.84 | $125.85 | $125.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.66 | $971.4964 | $971.50 | $971.50 | $971.40 | |