| 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 | $238.98 | 4.339% | $249.3493 | $249.35 | $249.35 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.85 | 3.496% | $160.2636 | $160.26 | $160.25 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.37 | 13.168% | $50.2126 | $50.21 | $50.20 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.70 | 7.133% | $10.3919 | $10.39 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.56 | 4.413% | $72.6297 | $72.63 | $72.65 | $72.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.31 | 12.685% | $9.3641 | $9.36 | $9.35 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.56 | 5.795% | $14.3458 | $14.35 | $14.35 | $14.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $539.33 | $566.5570 | $566.55 | $566.55 | $566.50 | |