| 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 | $225.55 | 11.156% | $250.7124 | $250.71 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.79 | 5.590% | $61.0205 | $61.02 | $61.00 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.92 | 6.437% | $48.8759 | $48.88 | $48.90 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.30 | 9.868% | $34.3887 | $34.39 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.80 | 13.861% | $31.6534 | $31.65 | $31.65 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.93 | 7.336% | $53.5929 | $53.59 | $53.60 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.92 | 3.783% | $135.8727 | $135.87 | $135.85 | $135.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $569.21 | $616.1165 | $616.11 | $616.10 | $616.20 | |