| 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 | $246.84 | 9.485% | $270.2528 | $270.25 | $270.25 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.53 | 3.262% | $165.7665 | $165.77 | $165.75 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.78 | 6.728% | $198.2793 | $198.28 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.70 | 7.708% | $247.4053 | $247.41 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.60 | 11.312% | $246.6674 | $246.67 | $246.65 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.45 | 12.538% | $260.4692 | $260.47 | $260.45 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.81 | 11.475% | $102.3452 | $102.35 | $102.35 | $102.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,367.71 | $1,491.1857 | $1,491.20 | $1,491.15 | $1,491.30 | |