| 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 | $247.53 | 8.479% | $268.5181 | $268.52 | $268.50 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.50 | 3.812% | $41.0057 | $41.01 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.66 | 10.256% | $243.2909 | $243.29 | $243.30 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.78 | 8.833% | $200.0133 | $200.01 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.50 | 7.457% | $96.174 | $96.17 | $96.15 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.30 | 12.499% | $106.0866 | $106.09 | $106.10 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.32 | 7.755% | $27.2836 | $27.28 | $27.30 | $27.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.59 | $982.3722 | $982.37 | $982.35 | $982.40 | |