| 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 | $246.66 | 9.501% | $270.0952 | $270.10 | $270.10 | $270.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.35 | 3.399% | $193.718 | $193.72 | $193.70 | $193.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.96 | 7.225% | $254.0804 | $254.08 | $254.10 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.33 | 12.569% | $210.8755 | $210.88 | $210.90 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.32 | 11.408% | $57.1746 | $57.17 | $57.15 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.75 | 9.622% | $92.9046 | $92.90 | $92.90 | $92.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.44 | 3.322% | $202.9657 | $202.97 | $202.95 | $203.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,190.81 | $1,281.8140 | $1,281.82 | $1,281.80 | $1,281.90 | |