| 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 | $250.75 | 6.428% | $266.8682 | $266.87 | $266.85 | $266.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.51 | 3.149% | $22.1873 | $22.19 | $22.20 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.34 | 12.356% | $37.4595 | $37.46 | $37.45 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.55 | 8.527% | $29.8992 | $29.90 | $29.90 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.86 | 12.192% | $54.817 | $54.82 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.89 | 4.843% | $22.9501 | $22.95 | $22.95 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.60 | 10.246% | $218.9486 | $218.95 | $218.95 | $218.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $602.50 | $653.1299 | $653.14 | $653.10 | $653.20 | |