| 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 | $249.68 | 8.324% | $270.4634 | $270.46 | $270.45 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.56 | 10.564% | $87.9647 | $87.96 | $87.95 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.64 | 7.806% | $259.4244 | $259.42 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.95 | 6.323% | $67.9936 | $67.99 | $68.00 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.56 | 9.599% | $40.0694 | $40.07 | $40.05 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.90 | 8.128% | $168.5716 | $168.57 | $168.55 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.53 | 7.853% | $127.8382 | $127.84 | $127.85 | $127.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $944.82 | $1,022.3253 | $1,022.31 | $1,022.25 | $1,022.40 | |