| 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 | $24.75 | 11.519% | $27.601 | $27.60 | $27.60 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.84 | 13.270% | $271.6668 | $271.67 | $271.65 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.48 | 8.504% | $144.8311 | $144.83 | $144.85 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.59 | 5.482% | $31.2121 | $31.21 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.32 | 7.149% | $263.9294 | $263.93 | $263.95 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.62 | 9.238% | $254.1094 | $254.11 | $254.10 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.60 | 9.549% | $257.002 | $257.00 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.20 | $1,250.3518 | $1,250.35 | $1,250.35 | $1,250.30 | |