| 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 | $229.95 | 8.523% | $249.5486 | $249.55 | $249.55 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.49 | 8.731% | $203.8598 | $203.86 | $203.85 | $203.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.80 | 13.293% | $17.9003 | $17.90 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.78 | 3.557% | $36.0171 | $36.02 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.52 | 12.487% | $215.4351 | $215.44 | $215.45 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.57 | 3.109% | $91.3236 | $91.32 | $91.30 | $91.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.61 | 12.202% | $219.4783 | $219.48 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $943.72 | $1,033.5628 | $1,033.57 | $1,033.55 | $1,033.50 | |