| 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 | $241.97 | 3.424% | $250.2551 | $250.26 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.26 | 4.650% | $50.5041 | $50.50 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.87 | 4.161% | $196.7289 | $196.73 | $196.75 | $196.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.78 | 10.518% | $22.9656 | $22.97 | $22.95 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.81 | 5.830% | $120.4451 | $120.45 | $120.45 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.77 | 6.452% | $148.788 | $148.79 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.63 | 3.227% | $29.5539 | $29.55 | $29.55 | $29.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.09 | $819.2407 | $819.25 | $819.25 | $819.30 | |