| 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 | $250.88 | 3.819% | $260.4611 | $260.46 | $260.45 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.73 | 10.227% | $221.2587 | $221.26 | $221.25 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.40 | 8.115% | $12.3251 | $12.33 | $12.35 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.94 | 5.708% | $142.6424 | $142.64 | $142.65 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.40 | 13.253% | $271.1277 | $271.13 | $271.15 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.82 | 11.858% | $159.7556 | $159.76 | $159.75 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.94 | 6.839% | $267.0334 | $267.03 | $267.05 | $267.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,230.11 | $1,334.6040 | $1,334.61 | $1,334.65 | $1,334.60 | |