| 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 | $243.42 | 11.492% | $271.3938 | $271.39 | $271.40 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.48 | 3.335% | $115.1979 | $115.20 | $115.20 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.61 | 5.385% | $36.4737 | $36.47 | $36.45 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.83 | 3.258% | $26.6715 | $26.67 | $26.65 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.88 | 10.452% | $88.2291 | $88.23 | $88.25 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.45 | 5.796% | $148.5905 | $148.59 | $148.60 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.99 | 11.748% | $16.751 | $16.75 | $16.75 | $16.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $650.66 | $703.3075 | $703.30 | $703.30 | $703.40 | |