| 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 | $244.70 | 10.540% | $270.4914 | $270.49 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.29 | 5.644% | $241.1747 | $241.17 | $241.15 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.33 | 10.682% | $231.6906 | $231.69 | $231.70 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.68 | 12.777% | $172.1879 | $172.19 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.60 | 4.475% | $150.0261 | $150.03 | $150.05 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.53 | 6.212% | $103.5886 | $103.59 | $103.60 | $103.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.27 | 7.555% | $77.73 | $77.73 | $77.75 | $77.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.40 | $1,246.8893 | $1,246.89 | $1,246.95 | $1,246.90 | |