| 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 | $235.85 | 6.294% | $250.6944 | $250.69 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.57 | 13.452% | $18.799 | $18.80 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.30 | 8.694% | $232.9312 | $232.93 | $232.95 | $232.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.46 | 8.872% | $49.4932 | $49.49 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.90 | 8.816% | $23.8307 | $23.83 | $23.85 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.98 | 9.643% | $26.2924 | $26.29 | $26.30 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.91 | 12.521% | $113.5449 | $113.54 | $113.55 | $113.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $658.97 | $715.5858 | $715.57 | $715.65 | $715.50 | |