| 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 | $247.75 | 8.434% | $268.6452 | $268.65 | $268.65 | $268.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.81 | 7.706% | $20.2595 | $20.26 | $20.25 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.30 | 13.276% | $30.9243 | $30.92 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.57 | 8.585% | $112.4615 | $112.46 | $112.45 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.60 | 9.537% | $242.734 | $242.73 | $242.75 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.55 | 5.247% | $10.0511 | $10.05 | $10.05 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.90 | 9.438% | $77.5915 | $77.59 | $77.60 | $77.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $699.48 | $762.6671 | $762.66 | $762.65 | $762.70 | |