| 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 | $230.96 | 8.450% | $250.4761 | $250.48 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.34 | 12.234% | $56.4986 | $56.50 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.48 | 3.241% | $181.1673 | $181.17 | $181.15 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.66 | 7.143% | $14.6357 | $14.64 | $14.65 | $14.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.50 | 4.540% | $157.3327 | $157.33 | $157.35 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.89 | 5.223% | $57.7569 | $57.76 | $57.75 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.49 | 6.820% | $259.0278 | $259.03 | $259.05 | $259.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.32 | $976.8951 | $976.91 | $976.95 | $976.90 | |