| 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 | $229.33 | 8.792% | $249.4927 | $249.49 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.69 | 8.432% | $197.0101 | $197.01 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.28 | 12.765% | $135.6337 | $135.63 | $135.65 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.82 | 11.614% | $52.2577 | $52.26 | $52.25 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.71 | 5.478% | $25.0088 | $25.01 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.78 | 10.673% | $58.4132 | $58.41 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.82 | 4.214% | $163.4284 | $163.43 | $163.45 | $163.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.43 | $881.2446 | $881.24 | $881.25 | $881.20 | |