| 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 | $234.25 | 6.482% | $249.4341 | $249.43 | $249.45 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.57 | 13.359% | $40.3218 | $40.32 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.95 | 5.521% | $10.4993 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.44 | 10.813% | $180.0046 | $180.00 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.28 | 11.181% | $276.0402 | $276.04 | $276.05 | $276.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.66 | 3.779% | $56.7256 | $56.73 | $56.75 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.80 | 3.407% | $184.8917 | $184.89 | $184.90 | $184.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $923.95 | $997.9173 | $997.91 | $997.95 | $997.80 | |