| 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 | $236.35 | 5.760% | $249.9638 | $249.96 | $249.95 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.57 | 3.522% | $177.6127 | $177.61 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.61 | 7.744% | $31.903 | $31.90 | $31.90 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.27 | 12.664% | $37.4833 | $37.48 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.50 | 11.579% | $161.2317 | $161.23 | $161.25 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.34 | 6.570% | $168.7429 | $168.74 | $168.75 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.48 | 4.225% | $88.0493 | $88.05 | $88.05 | $88.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $858.12 | $914.9867 | $914.97 | $915.00 | $914.90 | |