| 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 | $231.38 | 10.403% | $255.4505 | $255.45 | $255.45 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.79 | 13.446% | $49.678 | $49.68 | $49.70 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.72 | 4.759% | $121.2271 | $121.23 | $121.25 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.72 | 8.306% | $19.1918 | $19.19 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.72 | 4.295% | $67.4997 | $67.50 | $67.50 | $67.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.68 | 4.432% | $84.2557 | $84.26 | $84.25 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.52 | 6.796% | $85.9921 | $85.99 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $634.53 | $683.2949 | $683.30 | $683.35 | $683.40 | |