| 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 | $249.75 | 8.200% | $270.2295 | $270.23 | $270.25 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.25 | 9.290% | $238.5254 | $238.53 | $238.55 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.65 | 12.857% | $160.9905 | $160.99 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.93 | 13.852% | $69.37 | $69.37 | $69.35 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.48 | 13.859% | $33.5656 | $33.57 | $33.55 | $33.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.78 | 3.325% | $67.9672 | $67.97 | $67.95 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.47 | 6.687% | $210.6748 | $210.67 | $210.65 | $210.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $964.31 | $1,051.3230 | $1,051.33 | $1,051.30 | $1,051.40 | |