| 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 | $246.77 | 8.768% | $268.4068 | $268.41 | $268.40 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.44 | 5.336% | $115.2797 | $115.28 | $115.30 | $115.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.38 | 9.678% | $176.9984 | $177.00 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.90 | 8.836% | $88.0483 | $88.05 | $88.05 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.36 | 3.216% | $147.9705 | $147.97 | $147.95 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.93 | 13.407% | $105.3891 | $105.39 | $105.40 | $105.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.85 | 3.149% | $18.4121 | $18.41 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $852.63 | $920.5049 | $920.51 | $920.50 | $920.50 | |