| 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 | $250.51 | 7.600% | $269.5488 | $269.55 | $269.55 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.73 | 11.319% | $275.7706 | $275.77 | $275.75 | $275.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.31 | 12.727% | $274.2761 | $274.28 | $274.30 | $274.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.38 | 10.245% | $209.8844 | $209.88 | $209.90 | $209.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.33 | 5.347% | $114.1224 | $114.12 | $114.10 | $114.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.53 | 6.721% | $141.4373 | $141.44 | $141.45 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.93 | 9.489% | $240.7992 | $240.80 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,392.72 | $1,525.8388 | $1,525.84 | $1,525.85 | $1,525.80 | |