| 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 | $239.85 | 13.373% | $271.9251 | $271.93 | $271.95 | $271.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.69 | 4.221% | $13.2256 | $13.23 | $13.25 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.86 | 8.774% | $263.0808 | $263.08 | $263.10 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.42 | 13.761% | $44.8446 | $44.84 | $44.85 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.95 | 12.412% | $126.9694 | $126.97 | $126.95 | $127.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.93 | 4.844% | $12.5079 | $12.51 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.84 | 4.515% | $50 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $706.54 | $782.5534 | $782.56 | $782.60 | $782.50 | |