| 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 | $231.65 | 8.134% | $250.4924 | $250.49 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.54 | 13.172% | $31.1676 | $31.17 | $31.15 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.71 | 11.367% | $262.5032 | $262.50 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.99 | 6.470% | $223.5764 | $223.58 | $223.60 | $223.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.40 | 11.237% | $158.4015 | $158.40 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.63 | 9.609% | $126.7409 | $126.74 | $126.75 | $126.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.74 | 12.733% | $204.881 | $204.88 | $204.90 | $204.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.66 | $1,257.7630 | $1,257.76 | $1,257.80 | $1,257.80 | |