| 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 | $248.53 | 8.599% | $269.9011 | $269.90 | $269.90 | $269.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.80 | 13.211% | $168.458 | $168.46 | $168.45 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.51 | 6.415% | $7.9918 | $7.99 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.51 | 11.696% | $173.6984 | $173.70 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.81 | 9.600% | $156.5198 | $156.52 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.90 | 6.139% | $6.2622 | $6.26 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.83 | 3.598% | $26.7594 | $26.76 | $26.75 | $26.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $734.89 | $809.5907 | $809.59 | $809.55 | $809.70 | |