| 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 | $238.60 | 13.436% | $270.6583 | $270.66 | $270.65 | $270.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.45 | 6.677% | $140.2269 | $140.23 | $140.25 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.78 | 5.699% | $253.4451 | $253.45 | $253.45 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.67 | 4.202% | $134.0767 | $134.08 | $134.10 | $134.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.32 | 8.161% | $152.8531 | $152.85 | $152.85 | $152.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.54 | 9.787% | $258.5923 | $258.59 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.53 | 12.239% | $268.8461 | $268.85 | $268.85 | $268.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,354.89 | $1,478.6985 | $1,478.71 | $1,478.75 | $1,478.70 | |