| 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 | $236.56 | 5.489% | $249.5448 | $249.54 | $249.55 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.43 | 13.405% | $79.8711 | $79.87 | $79.85 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.34 | 7.265% | $135.5186 | $135.52 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.58 | 10.272% | $162.7394 | $162.74 | $162.75 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.71 | 3.214% | $227.8036 | $227.80 | $227.80 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.48 | 11.841% | $225.3372 | $225.34 | $225.35 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.56 | 3.793% | $199.8638 | $199.86 | $199.85 | $199.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,195.66 | $1,280.6785 | $1,280.67 | $1,280.65 | $1,280.60 | |