| 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 | $228.67 | 9.548% | $250.5034 | $250.50 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.73 | 5.525% | $214.9861 | $214.99 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.95 | 5.600% | $79.1472 | $79.15 | $79.15 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.92 | 7.257% | $173.6705 | $173.67 | $173.65 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.43 | 11.204% | $91.6655 | $91.67 | $91.65 | $91.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.89 | 9.577% | $273.822 | $273.82 | $273.80 | $273.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.96 | 8.417% | $158.2455 | $158.25 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.55 | $1,242.0402 | $1,242.05 | $1,242.00 | $1,242.00 | |