| 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 | $231.50 | 8.228% | $250.5478 | $250.55 | $250.55 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.70 | 8.334% | $164.3427 | $164.34 | $164.35 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.60 | 3.269% | $229.8768 | $229.88 | $229.90 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.46 | 7.159% | $198.7371 | $198.74 | $198.75 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.34 | 6.776% | $140.2396 | $140.24 | $140.25 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.76 | 5.448% | $44.0351 | $44.04 | $44.05 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.36 | 4.639% | $145.8249 | $145.82 | $145.80 | $145.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,103.72 | $1,173.6040 | $1,173.61 | $1,173.65 | $1,173.40 | |