| 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 | $220.98 | 12.523% | $248.6533 | $248.65 | $248.65 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.68 | 6.590% | $93.4581 | $93.46 | $93.45 | $93.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.67 | 8.700% | $243.1293 | $243.13 | $243.15 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.96 | 4.787% | $40.825 | $40.83 | $40.85 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.85 | 9.779% | $25.0845 | $25.08 | $25.10 | $25.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.77 | 13.622% | $141.7662 | $141.77 | $141.75 | $141.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.99 | 4.830% | $249.4849 | $249.48 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $956.90 | $1,042.4013 | $1,042.40 | $1,042.45 | $1,042.50 | |