| 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 | $250.43 | 12.573% | $281.9166 | $281.92 | $281.90 | $281.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.73 | 11.741% | $160.6053 | $160.61 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.79 | 5.361% | $98.8181 | $98.82 | $98.80 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.60 | 9.561% | $49.9598 | $49.96 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.74 | 6.222% | $180.3012 | $180.30 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.56 | 5.432% | $128.1631 | $128.16 | $128.15 | $128.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.41 | 12.829% | $71.5449 | $71.54 | $71.55 | $71.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.26 | $971.3090 | $971.31 | $971.25 | $971.30 | |