| 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 | $237.77 | 5.306% | $250.3861 | $250.39 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.26 | 9.491% | $186.4194 | $186.42 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.49 | 7.794% | $174.0765 | $174.08 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.99 | 6.738% | $106.7273 | $106.73 | $106.75 | $106.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.52 | 9.465% | $265.4745 | $265.47 | $265.45 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.89 | 4.465% | $163.8951 | $163.90 | $163.90 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.61 | 5.537% | $169.503 | $169.50 | $169.50 | $169.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,229.53 | $1,316.4819 | $1,316.49 | $1,316.50 | $1,316.50 | |