| 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 | $221.76 | 12.521% | $249.5266 | $249.53 | $249.55 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.46 | 12.377% | $48.839 | $48.84 | $48.85 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.94 | 13.129% | $58.7592 | $58.76 | $58.75 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.90 | 3.455% | $88.8678 | $88.87 | $88.85 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.53 | 9.284% | $174.3408 | $174.34 | $174.35 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.52 | 12.699% | $113.285 | $113.29 | $113.30 | $113.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.29 | 11.684% | $160.032 | $160.03 | $160.05 | $160.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.40 | $893.6504 | $893.66 | $893.70 | $893.60 | |