| 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 | $232.69 | 8.741% | $253.0294 | $253.03 | $253.05 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.64 | 8.749% | $48.5456 | $48.55 | $48.55 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.94 | 9.311% | $67.7072 | $67.71 | $67.70 | $67.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.58 | 8.294% | $129.498 | $129.50 | $129.50 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.87 | 12.157% | $58.1758 | $58.18 | $58.20 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.50 | 7.821% | $191.3823 | $191.38 | $191.40 | $191.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.88 | 6.609% | $102.2167 | $102.22 | $102.20 | $102.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.10 | $850.5550 | $850.57 | $850.60 | $850.50 | |