| 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 | $241.78 | 12.290% | $271.4948 | $271.49 | $271.50 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.28 | 11.258% | $260.6552 | $260.66 | $260.65 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.81 | 12.325% | $31.2376 | $31.24 | $31.25 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.36 | 7.593% | $33.7412 | $33.74 | $33.75 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.30 | 13.747% | $147.0749 | $147.07 | $147.05 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.55 | 12.544% | $154.8043 | $154.80 | $154.80 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.38 | 5.648% | $262.4085 | $262.41 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.46 | $1,161.4165 | $1,161.41 | $1,161.40 | $1,161.40 | |