| 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 | $245.56 | 10.590% | $271.5648 | $271.56 | $271.55 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.39 | 13.305% | $185.129 | $185.13 | $185.15 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.48 | 10.418% | $80.031 | $80.03 | $80.05 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.72 | 3.819% | $213.5764 | $213.58 | $213.60 | $213.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.26 | 9.454% | $267.3523 | $267.35 | $267.35 | $267.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.74 | 8.567% | $48.5729 | $48.57 | $48.55 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.56 | 3.166% | $71.7623 | $71.76 | $71.75 | $71.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.71 | $1,137.9887 | $1,137.98 | $1,138.00 | $1,138.10 | |