| 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 | $227.80 | 9.832% | $250.1973 | $250.20 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.34 | 9.448% | $71.5133 | $71.51 | $71.50 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.41 | 7.178% | $51.8849 | $51.88 | $51.90 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.77 | 6.397% | $90.1927 | $90.19 | $90.20 | $90.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.49 | 13.270% | $205.5737 | $205.57 | $205.55 | $205.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.52 | 6.255% | $37.7418 | $37.74 | $37.75 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.42 | 9.228% | $252.7754 | $252.78 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $874.75 | $959.8791 | $959.87 | $959.90 | $959.90 | |