| 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 | $240.28 | 12.569% | $270.4808 | $270.48 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.47 | 5.388% | $52.1354 | $52.14 | $52.15 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.73 | 8.265% | $102.5594 | $102.56 | $102.55 | $102.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.34 | 9.355% | $175.3398 | $175.34 | $175.35 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.45 | 5.348% | $51.0411 | $51.04 | $51.05 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.50 | 4.229% | $109.9616 | $109.96 | $109.95 | $110.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.76 | 11.126% | $178.6462 | $178.65 | $178.65 | $178.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $859.53 | $940.1643 | $940.17 | $940.20 | $940.10 | |