| 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 | $234.86 | 6.393% | $249.8746 | $249.87 | $249.85 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.84 | 7.490% | $9.5021 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.33 | 3.631% | $243.8748 | $243.87 | $243.85 | $243.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.26 | 12.681% | $187.3434 | $187.34 | $187.35 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.30 | 10.290% | $21.286 | $21.29 | $21.30 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.84 | 5.630% | $84.335 | $84.34 | $84.35 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.35 | 5.790% | $183.387 | $183.39 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.78 | $979.6029 | $979.60 | $979.60 | $979.60 | |