| 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 | $244.69 | 10.543% | $270.4877 | $270.49 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.48 | 10.403% | $180.4868 | $180.49 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.38 | 3.586% | $249 | $249.00 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.72 | 8.506% | $42.0135 | $42.01 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.29 | 3.328% | $230.7211 | $230.72 | $230.70 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.28 | 8.830% | $136.3422 | $136.34 | $136.35 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.63 | 7.575% | $103.9497 | $103.95 | $103.95 | $103.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,132.47 | $1,213.0010 | $1,213.00 | $1,213.00 | $1,212.90 | |