| 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 | $247.92 | 10.403% | $273.7111 | $273.71 | $273.70 | $273.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.40 | 6.175% | $212.7747 | $212.77 | $212.75 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.62 | 6.816% | $180.1131 | $180.11 | $180.10 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.64 | 8.636% | $9.3862 | $9.39 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.27 | 10.297% | $87.4324 | $87.43 | $87.45 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.29 | 5.670% | $242.2907 | $242.29 | $242.30 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.56 | 7.855% | $264.8487 | $264.85 | $264.85 | $264.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.70 | $1,270.5569 | $1,270.55 | $1,270.55 | $1,270.50 | |