| 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 | $238.40 | 13.611% | $270.8486 | $270.85 | $270.85 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.53 | 11.788% | $243.1724 | $243.17 | $243.15 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.91 | 10.417% | $266.0056 | $266.01 | $266.00 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.62 | 4.237% | $149.7052 | $149.71 | $149.70 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.80 | 5.830% | $95.0353 | $95.04 | $95.05 | $95.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.45 | 8.510% | $135.0407 | $135.04 | $135.05 | $135.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.65 | 13.836% | $197.6762 | $197.68 | $197.70 | $197.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,228.36 | $1,357.4840 | $1,357.50 | $1,357.50 | $1,357.40 | |