| 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 | $239.86 | 12.823% | $270.6172 | $270.62 | $270.60 | $270.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.48 | 12.322% | $36.4822 | $36.48 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.89 | 5.269% | $28.3068 | $28.31 | $28.30 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.89 | 8.130% | $77.7347 | $77.73 | $77.75 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.96 | 3.508% | $57.9231 | $57.92 | $57.90 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.50 | 3.165% | $126.3771 | $126.38 | $126.40 | $126.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.38 | 11.321% | $253.1217 | $253.12 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.96 | $850.5628 | $850.56 | $850.55 | $850.50 | |