| 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 | $238.92 | 13.617% | $271.4537 | $271.45 | $271.45 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.60 | 13.541% | $249.336 | $249.34 | $249.35 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.27 | 3.495% | $60.3065 | $60.31 | $60.30 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.78 | 6.618% | $172.4866 | $172.49 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.81 | 5.760% | $34.6999 | $34.70 | $34.70 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.62 | 3.444% | $98.9132 | $98.91 | $98.90 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.54 | 7.274% | $5.943 | $5.94 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.54 | $893.1389 | $893.14 | $893.15 | $893.10 | |