| 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 | $249.67 | 10.134% | $274.9716 | $274.97 | $274.95 | $275.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.52 | 5.802% | $20.6526 | $20.65 | $20.65 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.96 | 5.251% | $150.4668 | $150.47 | $150.45 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.54 | 8.653% | $54.9132 | $54.91 | $54.90 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.49 | 12.842% | $79.5423 | $79.54 | $79.55 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.71 | 13.174% | $252.0498 | $252.05 | $252.05 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.55 | 12.594% | $217.9257 | $217.93 | $217.95 | $217.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $949.44 | $1,050.5220 | $1,050.52 | $1,050.50 | $1,050.50 | |