| 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 | $238.38 | 13.868% | $271.4385 | $271.44 | $271.45 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.55 | 8.109% | $53.568 | $53.57 | $53.55 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.81 | 4.283% | $144.7552 | $144.76 | $144.75 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.82 | 10.712% | $19.7289 | $19.73 | $19.75 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.34 | 5.808% | $21.5213 | $21.52 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.49 | 8.628% | $165.6468 | $165.65 | $165.65 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.92 | 6.578% | $259.9651 | $259.97 | $259.95 | $260.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $861.31 | $936.6238 | $936.64 | $936.60 | $936.60 | |